How do I know if a commercial car wash is an approved, water efficient car wash?
Only approved, water efficient commercial or mobile car washes may operate. Look for signage that says- ‘working within water restrictions under an approved water conservation plan’. A Water Conservation Plan can be prepared either in accordance with the Water Rating Scheme developed by the Smart Water Fund and the Australian Car Wash Association, or independently, and must be approved by the relevant water retailer. Are mobile carwashes allowed to operate under Stage 3a water restrictions? Yes, the water businesses (City West Water, South East Water, Western Water and Yarra Valley Water) have worked together on a process to review and approve the operation of mobile car washes if they meet the water use requirements that all water efficient car washes must operate within. Any car wash that has been approved by a local water business will have documentation to confirm this and should be able to produce upon request. If a mobile carwash meets these requirements, then they may operate in
