Drought Restrictions in Effect
- Potable water shall not be used to water outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes runoff onto non-irrigated areas, walkways, or other hard surfaces.
- Potable water shall not be applied in any manner to any driveway or sidewalk, except when necessary to address immediate health or safety concerns.
- Restaurants and other food service operations shall serve water to customers only upon request.
- Residential and commercial landscape using overhead sprinkler irrigation with potable water is prohibited between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and no more than two (2) days per week. Drip, bubbler, hand-watering with a shut-off nozzle, other water-efficient irrigation systems, and new landscaping installed in the plant establishment period (typically less than two years) are exempt.
- Prohibit installation of single-pass cooling systems.
- Prohibit vehicle washing except with the use of recycled water.
- Prohibit the use of potable water for the irrigation of "non-functional turf" at large commercial, industrial, and institutional sites. "Non-functional turf" is defined as turf that is solely ornamental and not regularly used for human recreational purposes or for civic or community events. Non-functional turf does not include sports fields, residential lawns, parks, and irrigation as necessary to ensure the health of trees and other perennial non-turf plantings, or to the extent necessary to address an immediate health and safety need.
Report Water Waste and Help Conserve Water in Our Community:
- Call our Water Conservation Hotline at 650-558-7612,
- Email us at WaterConservation@burlingame.org, or
- Report it online at AccessBurlingame.
Resources:
- Hotel Tent Card Template (docx)
- Outdoor Leaks (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
- Step-by-Step Directions for Outdoor Visual Leak Inspections (Smart Home Water Guide)
- Water Conservation Checklist
- Hire a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper
Report a Water Emergency
For emergencies, such as a broken water main or hydrant, please contact the Public Works Corporation Yard at 650-558-7670 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, call the Burlingame Police Department at 650-692-0604.