PWP Celebrates Water Awareness Month in May with Educational Events, Tours, and Contests

PASADENA, Calif.— During the month of May, Pasadena Water and Power (“PWP”) joins utilities nationwide in celebrating Water Awareness Month, an annual outreach campaign to raise awareness about the value of one of Southern California’s most precious natural resources: water. Throughout May, PWP is highlighting water sustainability and resilience in the community with educational events, tours, and contests. All events are free and open to the public and can be found at PWPweb.com/TheRippleEffect.

Water Awareness Month is also part of PWP’s The Ripple Effect campaign, which invites the community to embrace their role as local water stewards for Pasadena and the surrounding region.

Garden Show and Tell

• Monday, April 28 through Friday, June 13
  • Community members are encouraged to share photos and information on their garden's transformations from thirsty turf to drought-tolerant beauty. Every week, a garden will be selected and featured on PWP’s website and social media channels as the Garden of the Week. Must be a PWP customer to enter. Participants will receive a free native plant, while supplies last. To participate, visit PWPweb.com/TheRippleEffect and click “Garden Show and Tell” tile.

 Pop-In to Win at Pasadena Farmers Markets

• Join PWP staff for a chance to learn about water-saving tools and resources.
• Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m.to Noon
  • Victory Park Farmers Market, 2900 Block of North Sierra Madre Blvd
• Tuesday, May 6, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Villa Parke Farmers Market, 363 E Villa Street

Water Town Hall (virtual)

• Wednesday, May 7, from 6 p.m. to7:30 p.m.
• Via Zoom
  • Learn about your water: where it comes from, what it takes to deliver it, and how we ensure sustainable and reliable delivery of safe, high-quality water into the future.
  • This is a virtual event. Visit PWPweb.com/Events for more information.

 Monk Hill Water Facility Tour

• Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to11 a.m.
• Address provided upon RSVP
  • Join PWP for a tour of the Monk Hill Water Facility. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the history of Monk Hill and its role in Pasadena’s water supply. PWP staff will provide a guided tour of the facility, giving the community an opportunity to learn about water treatment, storage, and delivery. RSVP required. Visit PWPweb.com/Events to register.

Preschool Storytime with a Water Treatment Operator

• Tuesday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Jefferson Branch Library,1500 E Villa St
  • Join us for a water-themed story time filled with stories, songs, crafts, and fun with our PWP crew! For ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. See a water distribution demonstration and enjoy a water wise craft.

“Being Water Wise Is…” Art Contest

• Submissions due Friday, May 30
  • All K-12 students who reside in PWP’s service territory are encouraged to submit artwork for the annual “Being Water Wise Is…” contest, sponsored by PWP and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Each year, participating students submit artwork portraying a water-wise theme, along with a short message about water conservation. All entries must be submitted with the required forms by May 30, 2025, via email to PWPCommunications@CityOfPasadena.net. Visit PWPweb.com/ArtContest for complete details.

Self-Guided Walking Tour of PWP-Sponsored Community Demonstration Gardens

• Follow a self-guided tour map of unique gardens that demonstrate the beauty and diversity of drought-tolerant, native plant landscapes. Learn about water efficient landscaping and water capture features like hügels, berms and swales, dry streams, and rain barrels. A digital map is available online at PWPweb.com/TheRippleEffect.

For more information about Water Awareness Month events, Pasadena’s water supply, infrastructure, and conservation resources and programs, visit PWPweb.com/TheRippleEffect.