Pollution Prevention - Best Way to Wash Your Car

When you wash your car on the street or in your driveway, wash water containing dirt, oils, metals, and soaps water runs down the storm drain and into creeks and the Bay. These pollutants harm wildlife and water quality.

Commercial car washes that are designed to capture wash water and keep it out of the storm drain system are a healthier choice for the environment.

Check out these two quick entertaining videos that illustrate the do's and don'ts of environmental way to wash your car.

More environmentally friendly car wash and car car tips

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