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Shreya Ramachandran, 17, of Fremont, California, was first inspired to learn more about water recycling in 2014 when she was visiting Tulare County in her home state. During that time, Tulare, a predominantly agricultural community, was facing a serious water shortage due to drought and climate change, leaving many residents’ wells (and irrigation systems) completelyRead more

Turkey has been a water-stressed nation for at least the last four decades. It produces on average 1,346 cubic meters of water per capita per year. In Istanbul, Turkey’s most populous city, certain media sources report that the city could run out of water in as few as 45 days. This water shortage is dueRead more

Water recycling and reuse is a growing trend across the world. With supplies of clean, safe water becoming more and more limited, the need for these water conservation efforts will continue to grow. In the United States, it is estimated that the volume of recycled water produced will increase by 37 percent, from 4.8 billionRead more

Large corporations, including Microsoft and Google, have taken major strides in the last few years to become more eco-friendly. This year, Microsoft has announced that it plans to not only become carbon negative by 2030, but to also become water positive by the same year. This sets a goal for the company of replenishing moreRead more

Without a doubt, the car wash industry is dependent on water. Car washes use a large amount of water each day, which can easily add up to thousands of dollars in water and sewer costs. As sources of freshwater are depleted, resulting in higher water and sewer costs, many car wash owners have turned toRead more

As the supply of fresh water decreases, resulting in increased municipal water regulations and water and sewer costs, car wash owners must turn to water recycling systems as a way to keep their businesses in operation. Fortunately, there are many water recycling system options available to the car wash owner that are not only eco-conscious,Read more

For any car wash owner and/or operator, it is important to know what steps can be taken to save time and money. One effective way to save a lot of money in the long run is to drastically reduce your wash’s water and sewer costs through the purchase and installation of an efficient water reclaimRead more

Closed-Loop Water Reclaim Systems: Benefits and Considerations. Calculating the benefits of collecting and recycling all wash and rinse water. Water is an important element when it comes to automated carwashing. The car care industry as a whole depends heavily on water access, so daily usage, conservation and discharge have become critical issues over the decades.Read more

Groundbreaking on a monumental water recycling project has taken place recently in Oceanside, California. The project, aptly named Pure Water Oceanside, aims to purify reclaimed water to provide safe, clean, and environmentally-friendly drinking water for the residents of Oceanside.   The $67 million project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2021, atRead more

If you were to ask the average car owner to describe for you what they imagine a typical car wash involves, they will likely mention the soapy solution that is applied to every area of their vehicle, high-powered water hoses that rinse off every bit of debris, and automated brushes and rollers that wipe theRead more