WHAT IS
HYDRATION STATION?
Easily accessible, filtered water. For everyone. Always.
Hydration Station is a nonprofit organization committed to solving one of our community’s most overlooked problems: water inaccessibility. We install free, filtered, outdoor water stations in public spaces throughout Evansville so that no one has to go without something as essential as clean drinking water. Whether someone is unhoused, out for a jog, or simply passing through, they should have access to safe hydration.
How this all started
Hydration Station began as a student-led idea during the 2022 University of Evansville Changemaker Challenge. High school student Jack Deig recognized an often overlooked problem - filtered water fountains are often shut off in colder months, and even in the summer, public hydration isn't always easy to find in underserved areas of the city.
What started as a pitch grew into a real solution. After placing second in a global social innovation competition, Jack partnered with Oasis, local leaders, and university mentors to bring the first outdoor-rated water stations to life.
In October 2023, the first outdoor station was installed on the University of Evansville campus. Since then, Hydration Station has expanded to downtown Evansville and is preparing to launch multiple new stations across the city.
STUDENt-led. community driven.
Hydration Station was created by a student and continues to be powered by youth leadership. Every station installation, community campaign, and bottle drive is led by local students who care deeply about sustainability and service.
Our story started in a classroom, but it’s grown into a citywide effort. This is what youth-led innovation looks like in action.
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