kmbc's rob hayes caught up with thirsty tourists in hollywood to see if they would be up for the toileter challenge. >> reporter: the temperature's sky rocketing. for folks in the elements, thirst comes first. >> i don't want to pass out. >> reporter: there it is, an oasis on hollywood's scorching sidewalks. ice-cold, free water. but like most free things, there's a catch. this give away is flush. with catches. >> the catchy headline is usually toilet to tap. and it gets your attention. >> reporter: yep, they were once relief. the orange county water district for nearly ten years has been recycling wastewater. >> it mixes with native water and pumped up as drinking water. >> reporter: now the water district has no plans to bottle their water. they put up this stand to get people to accept the idea of recycling waste water. that is a tough sell. >> it's toilet water. what do i look like? a dog or something? i ain't drinkin' no toilet water. >> i got an extra bottle to take home. we're from georgia, and we don't do things like that in georgia. >> reporter: but for every -- >> ew! >> repor