Please fill out our online form to report any observed water waste to BWP. We will contact customers to address water waste reports. Please allow up to three weeks for the violation reported to be addressed. If the violation continues after three weeks, please submit a new request.
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Watering Schedule
Stage III - Watering Schedule
From November to March, it is permitted on Saturdays only.
From April to October, watering is allowed on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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.
Watering Schedule
DAYS PER WEEK
- Burbank is currently in Stage III of the Sustainable Water Use Ordinance.
- This means outdoor watering is limited to Saturdays only, between November 1st - March 31st.
- Low volume (including drip) irrigation systems are exempt from the 15-minute time restriction but must comply with the two days per week watering rule.
- Attended hand watering is allowed any day, before 9 am or after 6 pm.
- The Sustainable Water Use Ordinance does not apply to recycled water.
Stages of the Sustainable Water Use Ordinance
Water Waste Citations
Failure to comply with Burbank’s watering rules may result in a fine. Fines are $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violation, and $500 for every violation thereafter.
Received a Citation?
Received a Citation?
If you have received an administrative citation for water waste, you can request for an appeal hearing to contest the violation. Please download and complete the City of Burbank Request for Appeal Hearing form and return it to BWP at 164 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502.
Where Burbank’s Water Comes From
Burbank’s water starts its journey high in the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains, traveling hundreds of miles through a complex network of rivers, reservoirs, and canals. This incredible journey ensures a reliable supply of fresh water, delivered straight to homes and businesses across the city.
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