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Car washes are one of the most water-intensive businesses out there. A typical car wash can use up to 80 gallons of water per wash, and most of that water goes down the drain. However, there is a way to reduce the amount of water used at car washes, and that’s by recycling the water.Read more

Are you looking to raise your car wash business to a new level of growth and success? One of the keys to success in any business is choosing the right equipment to work with. From pressure washers and vacuums to water reclaim systems and specialty cleaning solutions, there are a lot of equipment options availableRead more

Choosing the right water recycling equipment for your car wash is an important decision. Not only can the decision affect your bottom line, it can also impact the safety and working conditions at your car wash. Below we’ve outlined some of the top factors to consider when choosing water saving equipment. By considering these factorsRead 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

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

“Waste not. Want not. If you do not waste anything, you will always have enough.” Water may not be the only ingredient to washing a car to a spotless shine, but it’s a big ingredient. Carwash owners and homeowners alike monitor their water and sewer utility bills very closely to reduce expense and avoid wastingRead more

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) are working to develop a means of treating wastewater using a biological approach. Stemming from a need to treat water contaminated during hydraulic fracturing processes, this system uses microbes to remove harmful pollutants in the water. Drilling just one oil or natural gasRead more