2023 Water Access for Chicago Urban Growers
For technical assistance with all methods of water access (sharing, catchment, hydrant access, water lines), MOA writing, custodian cap removal, and general assistance please fill out the following form:
Additionally, you may schedule a call or video chat with AUA staff via Calendly for technical assistance with all facets of water access, or email Tucker Kelly at water@auachicago.org.
For information and technical assistance in navigating the 2023 requirements, please use the resources below.
Water Access Application / Aplicación de Acceso al Agua
City of Chicago Hydrant Use Permit Application / Solicitud de Permiso de uso de Hidrante de la Ciudad de Chicago (SolaAmente disponible en Inglés)
Chicago Grower’s Guide- Hydrant Access (2023) / Guía de Aplicación de Acceso al Agua
Pathways to Water Access Visual Guides
Click on the images in the gallery below for a step-by-step guide to completing the application and what to do after!
Preferred Options for Water Access
Hydrant Water Access Eligibility
Obtaining Documents Part 1
Obtaining Documents Part 2
Obtaining Documents Part 3
