Watering Schedule
Tuesday & Saturdays
Burbank is in Stage III of the Sustainable Water Use Ordinance. Outdoor watering is limited to Tuesdays and Saturdays only (April 1st - October 31st). Before 9 am or after 6 pm, a maximum of 15 minutes per irrigation station. Attended hand watering is allowed any day, before 9 am or after 6 pm.
Burbank is in Stage III of the Sustainable Water Use Ordinance
Southern California has an arid climate, and drought cycles will happen. That’s why Burbank’s City Council adopted the Sustainable Water Use Ordinance. The ordinance provides important procedures to reduce water use Citywide to mitigate the effects of water resources when California is in a drought. Burbank is currently in Stage III of the Sustainable Water Use Ordinance.
Statewide Emergency Water Conservation Regulation
Watering decorative grass is prohibited on commercial properties and common areas of homeowner’s associations.
Note: This regulation expires in June 2024. We will update this page with new information as it becomes available.
The new regulation defines non-functional turf as a ground cover surface of mowed grass that is solely ornamental and not otherwise used for human recreation purposes. In addition to not applying to residences, non-functional turf does not include school fields, sports fields, and areas regularly used for civic or community events.
Customers must comply with this regulation or they will be in violation of the state’s order. More information about the regulation, including a list of frequently asked questions, can be found on the State Water Resources Control Board’s website.