Water Treatment Systems for Car Wash Wastewater Management

Car washes are an environmentally friendly way to clean vehicles. These franchises are widely found in metropolitan areas, and are always in high demand. Contrary to popular belief, home-washing a car is not environmentally friendly, as wastewater containing oil and detergents is discharged into stormwater.

Commercial car washes are required by law to treat wastewater prior to sewerage discharge. An increasing number of car washes are incorporating additional environmentally-focused car wash equipment to further protect water sources. These car washes are able to reduce their mains water costs, and can broadly advertise their premises as environmentally friendly.

To learn more about the specific applications of wash bays and wastewater technology for car wash water treatment, watch the video below.

Cleanawater is an industry expert with extensive experience supplying this industry with basic and advanced automatic car wash equipment. To find out more about how your car wash can easily meet water authority requirements see our wash bays page.

Features of Cleanawater treatment aystems

Cleanawater offers comprehensive water treatment solutions for car washes. Our full service includes:

• Fully automated and water authority compliant car wash water treatment systems
• Same-day delivery available for some car wash water treatment equipment packages
• Delivered pre-plumbed and pre-wired from the factory for easy installation and transportation
• High-level alarms available, including SMS notification and remote monitoring

Benefits of investing in Cleanawater wastewater technology

As an industry leader in water treatment, Cleanawater is proud to offer our clients:

• An expert and dedicated team focused on delivering the best car wash equipment solution for your business
• Outstanding pre and post-sales service
• Retrofitted applications
• Easily customisable solutions for specific needs
  
  

Car Wash Wastewater Treament And Water Reuse Practices - A Case Study

Scenario 1: Retrofitting a car wash water recycling system

An existing Cleanawater customer approached us to purchase a car wash water recycling system to add to their existing water treatment system. The customer informed Cleanawater of the restricted installation space available for the new car wash water recycling system, and that a high level of alarm systems were required to assist technicians in the event of a fault.

Solution 

Cleanawater’s water recycling system with recirculation pH controller and chlorine dosing.

Cleanawater supplied car wash wastewater treatment systems and equipment that exceeded the customer’s performance expectations. 

• The system was delivered as a plug-and-play solution to minimise downtime and installation expenses.
• Our solution was equipped with SMS notification alarm systems.
• The system required minimal maintenance and consumables.

The business is currently the only car wash in the area to feature environmentally friendly car wash water recycling systems, and is preferred by local customers for this reason.

Scenario 2: Water treatment and a car wash water recycling system

Cleanawater was recommended to a new car wash business looking to purchase a basic water treatment system on a tight budget. The business required specific car wash equipment, including a first flush diversion valve and an oil water separator. The car wash required a cheap yet efficient and reliable system and same day delivery to metropolitan Sydney.

Solution

Cleanawater delivered a cost-effective yet highly efficient car wash water management solution.

The first flush diversion valve worked in conjunction with the water treatment system:

• Contaminated rainwater was diverted to the water treatment system
• Clean rainwater was diverted to stormwater discharge

 The first flush diversion system helped the new business to save in sewerage discharge expenses, while the oil water separator provided peace of mind that the business was adhering to regulation requirements.

Cleanawater's Car Wash Water Recycling System and Treatment Packages

Cleanawater provides car wash water recycling and treatment packages tailored to the industry. All Cleanawater systems are easily customisable, highly efficient and reliable, and some systems can be delivered on the same day.

Wastewater Treatment System for All Wash Bays

Our car wash wastewater treatment process is replicated throughout all our wash bay designs. We utilise comprehensive wastewater disposal and recycling systems to focus on environmental health engineering practices that make car washing better for the planet. This includes portable wash bays, permanent wash bays, quarantine bays and more.

Cleanawater can help implement treatment methods for: 

To find out more about water recycling and treatment options for your car wash, call us today on 1800 353 788.