Case Study

Company: High Performance Car Wash

Business Sector: Automotive Services

Published: October 2007

Highlights

• Saved 1.5 million gallons of water a year
• Reduced monthly water bill by $500 a month
• Has switched to using less toxic cleaning chemicals

Background

Located in the Soos Creek Water & Sewer District, HP Car Wash has provided drive-thru and self-service car washing services since 2001. Since that time they have consistently set high standards for water efficiency and environmental stewardship. 

Going Green

Two years ago, HP installed a biological reclaim water system that cleans and reuses wash water. To help with initial costs, owner Lydia Cruz-Noel applied for financial assistance through the Water Smart Technology program provided by the Saving Water Partnership.  The move was motivated by a number of factors, including cost and concern for resource use.  “I believe that the changes we have made are good for customers, good for the environment, and good for our bottom line’” said Lydia.  

Water Conservation

In addition to receiving a financial incentive through the Water Smart Technology program which paid for half the initial cost of the water reclamation system, Lydia noted that the system is virtually maintenance-free.  She estimates that the new system:

• uses 1.5 million gallons of water less per year than before
•  reduced monthly utility bills by $500 a month

Toxics Reduction

Utilizing this unique water reclaim system also allows HP Car Wash to reduce their reliance on harsh cleaning chemicals.  

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