Splash pad water source
Definition
Where a splash pad draws its water — either fresh municipal tap water (single-pass) or a recirculated, on-site treated reservoir (recirculation).
Water source determines water use, illness risk, and drought vulnerability. Single-pass pads pull straight from the city water main; recirculated pads have an underground tank, pump and treatment system.
City water-utility websites and parks-department FAQ pages usually disclose which model a given pad uses. Modern builds since 2020 increasingly use recirc with UV.