It's not just a drain: Water Filtration
#ItsNotJustADrain: Water Filtration As most of you will know, those who create waste water in a business, like car washing, have a responsibility to collect and dispose of said water. It is unlawful to discharge chemical laced and contaminated vehicle wash water down surface drains and you can be faced with a hefty charge if you are caught. Remember, " it's not just a drain " these surface drains actually carry, essentially harmless, rain water to rivers and soakaways, so if contaminated water were to go through these drains, it is potentially harmful to our ecosystems. It can also cause harm to animals that drink from such polluted water. Contaminated wash water must outflow to a mains foul drain and usually via an interceptor. If there is no foul drain or easy access to a foul drain, then t he car wash operator would have to either: Move off site and find a new location Contain and store the water and take it all off site Fully recycle the water....
