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    The Water Plant

    4.6 (121 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Neither bleach nor barbicide used to wipe down bar, countertop nor cleaning station, before or after my use of water bar.
    Cory B.

    I have always loved this place. My stepfather has had an account here for many years, and both myself and my brother have frequented whenever we are in Studio City. Unlike other water bars- it always felt warm and welcoming - like those who run it truly do care about its patrons' health and well-being. Walked in there today (while headlines are on fire with the uptick of Omnicron and continued spread of the corona virus once again overflowing hospitals etc). It's cold and rainy outside, and you're walking into a store where the faucets are "open" (not behind any plexi etc); you're pouring water from exposed faucets (as they've always been)... into your water container about a 2 foot drop from the faucets. The various corona viruses have proven easily transmissible... but the store's set up has always been like this, and I assumed if everyone in the store was at least respecting basic protocols of social distancing and wearing the required masks ... and the protocols the Owner graciously posted a year and a half ago were in place (and indeed everything was thoroughly wiped down between patrons)... it would feel reasonably safe. The manager who greets us is standing behind the counter by the front door... without a mask. The gal next to him has a mask, but it's pulled down beneath her chin ... because she's chatting it up with a customer using the water bar... who is ALSO not wearing a mask. So I ask, aren't you required as a beverage business with open faucets to be wearing masks? And the manager thinks about that a moment and then says, well, not if you're vaccinated. I hold up my phone showing my Healthvana POV card. I keep my mask on and ask: Is there proof of vaccination for the folk in the store not wearing masks? The customer abruptly leaves - and the manager shrugs. The gal next to him looks awkward and just stares. Apparently we're just supposed to take that they're vaccinated on faith, even though it does appear they're not taking Coronavirus all that seriously. The protocols that the owner stated were not followed, nothing is wiped down before I use either the cleaning station nor the water bar after the last gentleman without a mask has used the bar and departed. Just as I'm heading to clean my container, another gentleman walks in to the store, and walks right up behind me to clean his container. The manager doesn't bother to ask for HIS proof of vaccination. So here's a fourth person in the store not wearing a mask, with no proof of vaccination. As I said - really liked this store up until today. But they're clearly not taking Covid seriously - at least these 2 employees weren't - and the laxness and disrespect for customers who DO care about not catching any part of Covid (or just a common cold, in this horrible weather) was jarring, given the last 2 years and the current uptick. Note the gracious response from the owner posted a year ago and half ago to concerns; she mentions the use of bleach and barbicide; neither were used in between any of the customers using the water bar; nor on the counters. In fact when I looked around on the counter to try to clean the faucet myself, there was nothing out out for cleaning it. And the manager not once between the 3 customers there at the time I was present wiped down ANYthing... let alone the water bar. Customers were walking in and out of the rainy cold weather with no masks and not required to show any proof of vaccination (nor using any hand sanitizer) - having just opened the public door, holding their containers that may or may not be clean or sanitized - simply walking up to the faucets and using them. And then - they're not wiped down before the next customer touches them. There is mention from a year and half ago of a "UV Light Rinse Station". When I ask the manager where the rinse station with UV lights is, he didn't respond. The manager seemed confused by the question. After returning home, emptied the water and cleaned my container just given the situation. Called and spoke to a female, left word for the owner. 3 days later, still have not received a callback. Hopefully at least they are safe and well. Thank you. The Ownership sadly has on several reviews chosen to respond to valid and honest feedback with personal attacks that are both inaccurate and do not address the shortcomings of their business and their employees. In trying to address, several lies were stated on a recent follow up communication - one in particular that "Employees Wear Masks". Thankfully, other custom-water businesses are following state-mandated guidelines; and are doing so without resentment and negativity. Thank you.

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    Nice sign up bonus for jugs and a stand = 2 months of refills if you're looking for somewhere to make the anti-Brita switch!

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    2 years ago

    I'm sad to see less water stores. Thank you so much for your service and delicious water.

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    2 years ago

    Never open on time. This is the 3rd time I've waited outside in the parking lot after 10am.... On a weekday ....

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    2 years ago

    This place is never open on time I like to come here causes they open early but never open on time

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    2 years ago

    I use this store a couple years and I absolutely love it very good quality water friendly stuff and good parking thanks for everything

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    Simply the worst. Overpriced. Terrible parking. Owner has an owner complex. Store hours s*ck, and products are marked up.

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    4 years ago

    Always great people working there as well as ownership. Best water in town has a 24hr water dispenser.

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    Ask the Community - The Water Plant

    Where can I purchase steam distilled water with electrolytes added for taste in bulk, not prepackaged in plastic bottles?

    Santa Barbra is the only water store that invested in a distilled system. It’s called The Water Store. Jessica is the manager.

    Are there additional policies in place at the store to limit the spread of COVID-19? I have been concerned since we are all bringing in reusable bottles. Are bottles being sanitized before being filled?

    Yes Allie, we have taken every precaution to ensure your health and safety at The Water Plant. We use bleach and barbicide after every customer. We have a UV light rinse station to rinse your bottles.

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