Wash water from vehicle/equipment cleaning activities may contain significant quantities of oil and grease, suspended solids, heavy metals, and organics, as well as pollutants from detergents. These toxic pollutants often end up in soils and thus are a danger to the groundwater. Wash water from pressure washing and steam cleaning are likely to have more pollutants than cold, low-pressure water.

Who should be taking action that could prevent pollution?  Below are a few industries that discharge wash water.

• Businesses that regularly wash vehicle/equipment exterior surfaces.
• At-site rinsing of farm and construction vehicle/equipment
• Mobile washers
• Washing vehicle exteriors at new and used car/truck dealerships

The industry preferred method of wash water discharge is zero discharge, or closed-loop water recycling, involving the use of water recycling system. Lorchem Technologies can assist you in developing the treatment system solution that meets your needs and budget.  Call us for more information.

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