Black rock city is extremely hot and dry. Many of us will also be engaging in activities which will dehydrate us even more rapidly than we would otherwise. Dehydration is dangerous. We should all be aware of how much water we are drinking and watching out for our friends to make sure they are drinking enough.
If your piss is not clear and abundant, you are probably not drinking enough water. We recommend that you budget 2-4 gallons per person per day, depending on the amount of bathing and cooking you would like to do. That is 14 - 28 gallons per person if you are going to be attending for the entire week.
We also strongly recommend that everybody bring a personal hydration system to help them keep hydrated in the desert. They are readily available at outdoor retailers and bicycle shops. In our experience this is the only way to stay hydrated during the hot playa days.
If you have any questions about water, please send e-mail to water-committee@mezziah.org.