Environmental Reports
Fish Toxicity Test Report
Environmental Partners, Inc., Issaquah, Washington conducted two tests in 2006 to measure the effects of untreated car wash affluent from domestic and charity-type car wash events on juvenile rainbow trout. The independent study was commissioned by Seattle-based Brown Bear Car Wash.
(See Executive Summary)

Water Use in the Professional Car Wash Industry
This two-year study is designed to assess both water usage including the impact of evaporation and carryout, and wastewater quality including solid waste. The principle objective of this study is to determine the volume difference between fresh water consumed and wastewater discharged while quantifying the average water consumption per vehicle by professional car washes.

Water Conservation in the Professional Car Wash Industry Report
Commissioned by the International Carwash Association on behalf of water regulators and the car care industry, this report was written by Chris Brown, a respected water conservation consultant and former regulator. Prompted by water use restrictions imposed in the United States, the report summarizes the existing state of reclaim and water conservation technology in the car care industry.  Includes San Antonio Water Certification Program and a check list for partnering with water regulators.

Water Effluent & Solid Waste Characteristics in the Professional Car Wash Industry
The data on this two-year study was designed to gather and analyze data regarding water usage, wastewater discharges and contaminant levels in solid wastes for the professional car washing industry. This effort was undertaken to educate individuals about the influence our industry has on the environment.

Presentations
Want to Help the Environment?
Start a Charity Car Wash Program with the Help of Regulators, presented at Car Care World Expo 2006.

Partnering with Water Purveyors or How to Keep Your Car Wash Open During Drought Restrictions, presented at Car Care World Expo 2005.