Does the carwash reclaim and filter wash water for reuse?
Modern reclamation and filtering systems remove soap, chemicals and sediment from wash water for reuse in parts of the wash cycle. Depending on the type of recycling system, reclaiming and filtering wash water for reuse reduces the amount of fresh water needed by 50-60% in bay washes, 50-90% in conveyor touch washes, and 20-90% in conveyor touchless washes. Car wash equipment and water reclamation technology are improving with increased demand for water efficiency. The climatic conditions in Calgary have limited the use of some reclamation systems that are used in warmer climates; however there are systems that operate successfully in Calgary. Existing car washes also face the difficulty of refitting existing buildings and equipment to work with newer system designs. The most efficient filtration systems bring water usage below or equal to self-serve water use. Ask automatic carwash staff if their system filters and reuses water.
