Purified $0.70 · Alkaline $1.50
Questions? Start Here
Straight answers to what people ask us at the counter, about prices, hours, alkaline water, ice, caps and more.
Store hours Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sunday closed · Self-serve vending 24/7, cash only
How much does it cost to refill water in San Diego?
At Fresh Alka Water, purified water is $0.70 a gallon and alkaline water is $1.50 a gallon. A 5-gallon fill is $3.50 for purified or $7.50 for alkaline.
Do I need to bring my own bottle?
No. Bring any clean jug you already have, or buy a BPA free bottle here in sizes from sport bottles to 5 gallons.
What is alkaline water and what pH is yours?
Alkaline water has a higher pH than regular drinking water. Ours is pH 9–9.5. Many customers choose alkaline water for its taste and hydration.
Purified vs alkaline — what's the difference?
Purified water is reverse osmosis water, clean and crisp, for $0.70 a gallon. Alkaline water starts as that purified water and is raised to pH 9–9.5, for $1.50 a gallon. It comes down to which taste you like.
Do you clean water bottles?
Yes, and it's free every time you refill with us. Ask at the counter during store hours, Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM.
What should I bring on my first visit?
Your clean jugs, any size, or buy one here. If you're coming after hours, bring cash for the 24-hour vending machine: $1 and $5 bills, quarters, dimes and nickels. Inside the store we take cards.
Is your ice made from purified water?
Yes. Our bagged ice is made from our own purified water.
What are your hours / are you open now?
Store hours are Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM, and we're closed Sunday. Self-serve vending outside is open 24/7, cash only.
Where can I refill water at night or on Sunday?
Use our 24/7 self-serve vending machine outside the store at 6628 Mission Gorge Rd. It takes $1 and $5 bills, quarters, dimes and nickels.
What bottle sizes do you sell?
We sell 5 gallon water bottles, 3 gallon jugs, 1 gallon jugs and sport bottles, all BPA free.
Do you sell replacement spigots and caps?
Yes. We carry water bottle spigots, 5 gallon jug spouts and water bottle caps.
Will your caps fit my bottle?
Our caps fit the standard 55mm neck used on most 3 and 5 gallon bottles. Bring your bottle in if you're not sure and we'll match it.
Is San Diego tap water hard?
Yes. Much of San Diego's water comes from the Colorado River, which makes it hard.
Will a shower filter help dry skin and hair?
A shower filter mainly reduces chlorine. Many customers say their skin and hair feel nicer after adding one. It isn't a water softener.
Do you sell dispensers and crocks?
Yes. We sell ceramic water crocks and electric dispensers for home and office.
Can I fill an RV or lots of bottles?
Yes. Bring as many bottles as you need. For a big fill, call (619) 818-2868 first so we can make sure you won't wait.
Water for offices, gyms, restaurants, events?
Yes. Businesses and event planners fill up with us all the time, and our prepaid membership adds 10% to every deposit of $40 or more, with no upper limit. Call (619) 818-2868 to plan a large order.
How does the prepaid membership work?
Deposit $40 or more at the counter and we add 10% on top, with no upper limit. A $40 deposit gives you $44 of water, and $100 gives you $110. Use it for purified or alkaline water. No refunds after purchase.
Do you take cards?
Yes, inside the store during store hours. The 24/7 vending machine is cash only.
¿Cuánto cuesta rellenar un garrafón de agua?
Un garrafón de 5 galones cuesta $3.50 con agua purificada ($0.70 por galón) y $7.50 con agua alcalina ($1.50 por galón). Agua purificada cerca de mí: 6628 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego.
¿Venden hielo purificado?
Sí. Nuestro hielo en bolsa está hecho con nuestra propia agua purificada.
Come fill up at the store
6628 Mission Gorge Rd, Ste A2, San Diego, CA 92120
Village Square center, free parking right out front
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PMSunday closed
- 24-hour vending outsideCash: $1 and $5 bills, coins
- Free bottle cleaningEvery time you refill with us
- $0.70 purified · $1.50 alkalineper gallon