Waterworks

Drinking Water 

BWB provides most drinking water to its campers. However, we require campers to bring some of their drinking water for entrance, exodus, and emergencies (which have happened). Several gallons should be OK (Typically 5-15 gallons, depending on how long you are on the playa)

• BWB provides some drinking water, but you must bring 5–10 gallons for your use during arrival, departure, and emergencies.
  
  

• Camp drinking water is NOT for bathing, cooking, or cleaning.
  
  

• A water bottle refill station will be near the kitchen/bar. If you see an empty water cooler, please refill it—don’t walk away.
  
  

• Keeping a nice supply of your own water in your tent is a great way to make sure you are staying hydrated.
  
  
  

Showers

Showers at Burning Man are a unique privilege, and we’re lucky to have earned the infrastructure to support them, exclusively for our campers. That said, showers are not for daily use. With a camp our size, greywater management is a serious concern and can quickly become unmanageable if we’re not careful. Please help us keep this system sustainable for everyone.

• Showers are for BWB campers only. Do not invite people outside our camp to use our showers.
  
  

• Expect 1 shower max during the event week due to greywater limits. If you need to take an extra shower, contribute 5+ gallons of water to the supply or water team.
  
  

• You must be onboarded by the water team before use.
  
  

• Only use biodegradable soap (Dr. Bronner’s, Campsuds, etc.).
  
  

• Grey water is MOOP—be mindful not to spill or waste.
  
  

• To conserve: wet down, turn water off to soap up, rinse quickly.
  
  

Showers are a luxury—use responsibly so everyone can enjoy.