Tap Minneapolis Water Fountain permit

You can apply to get a portable water fountain for your outdoor event.

What to know

We provide custom-built portable drinking fountains that connect directly to one of the following:

  • A fire hydrant
  • A nearby building’s water supply

Eligibility

  • Your event must take place between April 15 and October 15.
  • We do not install fountains at events on Memorial Day weekend, Juneteenth, Juneteenth weekend, Independence Day, Independence Day weekend, or Labor Day.
  • We only install fountains at events within the Minneapolis city limits.

Apply early

It takes up to 21 business days to review your Tap Minneapolis Water Fountain permit application.

Complete the application

Request accessible format

If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.

Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Permit application

Contact us

Karen Moselle

Water Treatment & Distribution Services 

Public Works

Phone

612-673-5600