Abstract: A pitcher pump water dispensing system including a pitcher pump that has a generally cylindrical central portion with a centrally pivoted pumping handle that has a drive rod coupled thereto with a one-way seal. The system also includes a reservoir that has a receiving pipe coupled with respect to the bottom region of the pump. The reservoir being adapted to hold water. The system further includes a control assembly that has an intake pipe with a valve and a floating regulator attached adjacent to the intake pipe in operational contact with the valve by means of lever linkage arms. Finally the system includes inlet hose that is coupled to the bottom end of the intake pipe and extending to a water source.