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To help ease the burden of the California drought on residents, cities are beginning to offer recycled water to homeowners. Burbank, located outside of Los Angeles, just opened its first filling station, which will be available through the end of October.
Burbank city officials say installing piping for residents to receive recycled water directly to their homes would be extremely expensive. Creating these watering stations allows residents to get water for irrigation purposes.
The Sonoma Valley, however, has opened a second watering station. This water will allow residents to water their lawns, vineyards and vegetables.
“Recycled water is a valuable resource that becomes even more important during this drought,” said Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin, who chairs the water agency.
Residents in both areas are limited to 300 gallons of water during each watering period. Burbank residents can receive recycled water on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot at the Starlight Bowl. Residents in the Sonoma Valley can obtain water Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on some occasions, weekends.
Water officials in both areas warned about drinking or consuming recycled water. To remind residents that the water isn’t sufficient for drinking, Burbank officials are putting “do not drink” stickers on the side of containers.
