mid-atlantic carwash association

November 18, 2009

Mid-Atlantic Carwash Association

Certification ProgramCertification Program

Increased CostsIncreased Costs Increased AdministrationIncreased Administration Increased MonitoringIncreased Monitoring Increased EnforcementIncreased Enforcement

How Do You Deal With Non-Certified How Do You Deal With Non-Certified Businesses?Businesses?

**From April 2007 MeetingFrom April 2007 Meeting

Carwash Certification ProgramCarwash Certification Program

PurposePurpose

Establish General Operating StandardsEstablish General Operating Standards Encourage Water ConservationEncourage Water Conservation Increase EfficiencyIncrease Efficiency Recognize the Carwash IndustryRecognize the Carwash Industry


Who Can Participate?Who Can Participate?

Self-ServeSelf-Serve In-Bay AutomaticIn-Bay Automatic ConveyorConveyor


Applying for CertificationApplying for Certification

Complete Application FormComplete Application Form Pay $100 FeePay $100 Fee Certify compliance with applicable criteriaCertify compliance with applicable criteria


Annual InspectionAnnual Inspection ACSA or designeeACSA or designee Request for ProposalRequest for Proposal

Failed InspectionFailed Inspection ACSA to provide written noticeACSA to provide written notice 14 Days for compliance14 Days for compliance


FeesFees

Application Fee - $100Application Fee - $100 Annual Renewal Fee - $100Annual Renewal Fee - $100


General Operating StandardsGeneral Operating Standards Original SpecificationsOriginal Specifications Nozzles replaced annuallyNozzles replaced annually Leaks repaired immediatelyLeaks repaired immediately Low-flow toiletsLow-flow toilets Reverse Osmosis effluent reusedReverse Osmosis effluent reused Employee Training – Written/OralEmployee Training – Written/Oral


Self-Serve FacilitiesSelf-Serve Facilities

Positive shut-off valvesPositive shut-off valves Pumps and nozzles < 3.5 GPMPumps and nozzles < 3.5 GPM Freeze protection system maintainedFreeze protection system maintained


In-Bay Automatic FacilitiesIn-Bay Automatic Facilities

Positive shut-off valvesPositive shut-off valves 5 Second Dwell Time5 Second Dwell Time >20% of wash water shall be reclaimed water>20% of wash water shall be reclaimed water


Conveyor FacilitiesConveyor Facilities

Automatic shut-off valves in all washing Automatic shut-off valves in all washing machinesmachines

>20% of wash water shall be reclaimed water>20% of wash water shall be reclaimed water


BenefitsBenefits Use less water = Reduced water billUse less water = Reduced water bill Display signage as “ACSA Certified”Display signage as “ACSA Certified” ACSA websiteACSA website Promotional materialsPromotional materials

CHANGE PUBLIC PERCEPTION!CHANGE PUBLIC PERCEPTION!

Drought Watch StageDrought Watch Stage

Certified carwash facilities agree to:Certified carwash facilities agree to:

Use only reclaimed water to irrigateUse only reclaimed water to irrigate SweepingSweeping Adjust high-pressure pumps to < 1,000 psiAdjust high-pressure pumps to < 1,000 psi

Drought Warning StageDrought Warning Stage

Certified carwash facilities* agree to:Certified carwash facilities* agree to:

Use a minimum of 40% reclaimed water in the Use a minimum of 40% reclaimed water in the wash processwash process

* * Excludes Self-Service Carwash FacilitiesExcludes Self-Service Carwash Facilities

Drought Emergency StageDrought Emergency Stage

Certified carwash facilities agree to:Certified carwash facilities agree to:

Reduce the current use of water by 20%, as Reduce the current use of water by 20%, as required by all businessesrequired by all businesses

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