Industry Overview
In the past decade the industry has merged into a professional and waterwise business. Strong relationships with local water authorities have been forged through the Australian Carwash Association (ACWA) and local operators to see that an industry standard is being met by all its members. The constant pressure of water conservation has given the industry a real direction to achieve a sustainable business based on water use even in the highest level of restrictions.
Basic Facts
- Washing a standard vehicle at home with a hose and bucket uses approximately 250 Litres of water with no reuse possible.
- Washing a vehicle in a self service bay at a carwash uses 60 to 80 litres of water – a saving of around 200 Litres !
- An Automatic carwash uses up to 300 litres of water per carwash ( Touch Free ) but is able to reuse 100% of the waste water that enters the catchment pit.
- All water that is discharged from a carwash to sewer is pre-treated for oily waste before discharge. Washing your car at home places these wastes into our environment.
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