The surprising reasons why your car wash should conserve water

Car wash owners, do you know what your customers want? Having a nice shiny vehicle is important to them, sure. But so is making a positive impact on the environment. 'Do car washes save water' is one of the most Googled queries re: car washes, according to the Keyword Surfer database. Clearly, the customer cares. To run a successful business, so should you.

This brings us to our first reason why your car wash business should be saving water…

1. Doing good for the environment is good business

According to research by CouriersPlease, nine in 10 Australians are more likely to purchase a product if it is sustainable. The company surveyed a nationally-representative panel of more than 1000 Australians. Residents in NSW were most concerned about their carbon footprint, followed closely by those in QLD and the ACT.

Taking steps towards sustainability will improve your company’s image - and encourage the new generation of eco-savvy customers to choose your business over your competitors. This is your competitive advantage. 

2. It will save you money

By employing water conservation efforts, like water recycling and harvesting technology, you can save up to 80% on water costs. While investing in more sustainable options may be an initial investment, they will save you money in the long-run.

3. You’ll be ready for extremities

While the Aussie weather may be wet right now, long-term planning must take our everchanging conditions into account. If water restrictions are put in place, and you’re not operating with a low water footprint, you could be shut down by local regulators. With climate change now our reality, it’s best to be well prepared. You should have evidence ready that you are taking water conservation seriously, all-year round, year-on-year.

4. Ensure water authority and council compliance

There are strict rules set out by state water authorities as to how car washes dispose of wastewater. Every commercial car wash site must be licensed to comply with local by-laws as well as water authority guidelines for reducing water use. At CleanaWater, we manufacture all our products to comply with these guidelines. You’re free to get on with your core activities without worrying about compliance issues. Avoid fines or shutdowns!

Introducing the new CleanaWater Portable Wash Bay

The CleanaWater Portable Wash Bay is an innovation in car wash technology. Our bays can be transported to your site as a plug-and-play system that’s ready to go or they can be custom-built to fit your site.

Providing an environmentally-friendly solution, our portable wash bays capture wastewater and treat it through an oil-water separator before being sent to sewer.

The mobility of the system makes them the best option for sites where ground disturbance is not possible or where there is a possibility of future relocation.

Interested in finding out more about our new Portable Wash Bay? Give CleanaWater a call today on 1800 353 788. We can help you determine what wash bay system would work best for your needs.