Community Outreach
Learn more with our Water Professionals
Greenville Water provides speakers and group tours as part of our educational engagement with the community.
See the below resources for all of your water education needs.
Access our library of videos, downloadable materials, and other award-winning water education resources matched to school standards, courtesy of Greenville Water and our network of trusted partners.
Requests must be submitted a minimum of three (3) weeks in advance of the requested date.
Request a Speaker
Our water professional speakers provide engaging presentations and activities, suited to your group's interests at various events. Request a speaker for your group or event today!
In-School Field Trip
Need an engaging representative to teach your group about water? Look no further! Greenville Water can come to you to educate your group or class with exciting visual and interactive aids.
Request a Group Tour
Grab your class or group for an in-depth tour of our water treatment plant - a fantastic and memorable experience for teaching all about Greenville's water.
Water for Community Events
Greenville Water provides drinking water for outdoor community events held in our service area. We do this as a public service to support the community and share information about tap water.
The Quench Buggy* and Water Buffalo are designed to dispense clean, refreshing tap water into cups or reusable bottles. It’s an environmentally friendly way to serve water at your event!
We can also provide hand wash stations for outdoor events. Our staff will deliver the stations, fill them with water, and stock the station with paper towels and soap. We have four (4) available.
If you’re planning an outdoor event, please review the following criteria before submitting a request via the links at the bottom of the page.
- The event must be held in Greenville Water’s service area
- The event must be open to the public – ticketed or free
- Must have an expected attendance of at least 500 people
- The Quench Buggy, Water Buffalo, and Hand Wash Stations are not suitable for small events
- Delivery and pickup times are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
- Water stations delivered Friday afternoon will be picked up the following Monday
- Reservations cannot exceed three (3) days
- Requests must be received at least two (2) weeks prior to the event
- The Quench Buggy requires a level surface to be stationed on and a direct power source not utilized by another device for use at your event
- 120-volt minimum
Please note that scheduling is done on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability. We may not be able to accommodate all requests. Greenville Water reserves the right to cancel due to weather-related events.
Quench Buggy
- $120 starting + $75/day
Water Buffalo
- $100 starting + $75/day
Hand Washing Stations
- $50 starting + $25/HWS/day
Quench Buggy & Hand Washing Stations
- $150 starting +
- $75/day (QB) +
- $25/HWS/day
Water Buffalo & Hand Washing Stations
- $120 starting +
- $75/day (WB) +
- $25/HWS/day
Distance fees may apply. Replacement fees may apply in the event water stations are damaged while in use.
Community Room
Greenville Water is happy to allow local neighborhood associations, community groups, nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies to hold community-focused meetings in the Community Room
Community Room Hours
Mon - Thu: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please make an appointment during business hours if you would like to see the room in advance of your event. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
We cannot accommodate private events. No alcohol is allowed.
Please view important policy information below, effective February 1, 2024.
- Please submit your request at least two (2) weeks prior to the event and no more than three (3) months in advance.
- You must include event set up and clean up time in your reservation request - access to the building will not be allowed prior to or after your approved time.
- You MUST leave the room in the condition you found it.
- Caterer's kitchen includes use of stove, oven, microwave, designated refrigerator (no ice maker), and sink.
- Audio/Visual Equipment includes a wall-mounted A/V system, speaker’s podium, and handheld/lapel microphone(s).
- Use of Audio/Visual Equipment must be arranged in advance with Greenville Water staff.
- Without the advance coordination, Audio/Visual equipment will NOT be available.
- Maximum Occupancy: 100 people
- Meeting Space: 100 chairs, 2,347 square feet
- Wi-Fi access
Rental Fee (hourly or day rate):
- Hourly: $35/hour (3 hours minimum)
- Full day: $175 (7 hours or more)
Staff Fee: $50
Cleaning Fee: $75
Applicable Fees
Replacement Fee: Value of damaged item
After hours events require a $90 deposit and the presence of a City of Greenville Police Officer or Greenville County Deputy. Applicant is responsible for making arrangements with an officer or deputy, paying the fee, and providing written documentation to Greenville Water at least one week prior to the event.
The City charges $40/hour for a minimum of three hours and the County charges $40/hour for a minimum of three hours. These rates are subject to change at any time. Information regarding hiring an off-duty City of Greenville Police Officer is available online, or by email. If the City does not have officers available, please contact the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.
Community Sponsorship
Greenville Water is a not-for-profit water agency whose mission is to provide quality water and a sustainable future for more than 750,000 residents in Greenville County, portions of Anderson, Pickens and Laurens counties.
Through its Commission, Greenville Water distributes community contributions through direct funding and volunteerism. Greenville Water actively supports community events that have a positive impact on the quality of life in the Greenville Water service area.
- Fund significant projects or programs that have lasting, positive impacts in the areas of environmental awareness, conservation, water education and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education
- Strengthen relationships with organizations and the community at large
- Provide visibility, positive public outreach and recognition for Greenville Water
- Provide an opportunity to educate local youth about water resources and the environment
The sponsorship committee, made up of two Greenville Water Commissioners and the CEO, shall manage the applications/requests received as follows:
- Requests must be made with sufficient information to allow for proper committee review
- Reviews will be based upon Community Sponsorship Objectives
- A summary of requests will be provided to the complete Commission at a Commission meeting following each Committee review
- Applicants will be notified within 30 days of a decision
- Applications must be completed in full to be considered
Opportunity or Event Date |
Deadline for Request |
Review and Notification |
December, January, or February |
October 15 |
November 4 (Commission Meeting) |
March, April, or May |
January 15 |
February 4 (Commission Meeting) |
June, July, or August |
April 15 |
May 6 (Commission Meeting) |
September, October, or November |
July 15 |
August 5 (Commission Meeting) |
Grant requests that support the following will not be considered:
- Individuals
- Tickets for contests or raffles with prizes
- Religious organizations
- Trips or tours for groups
- Political or partisan organizations or events
- Out of service area donations