Car Wash Facility Drainage
Project Overview
Our engineers design specialized drainage systems for car wash facilities that address the unique regulatory and operational requirements of these businesses. Car washes generate large volumes of process water that must be separated from stormwater to meet environmental regulations. We engineer systems that capture and route wash water to reclamation or treatment systems while separately managing stormwater from the site. Our designs include trench drains, oil-water separators, and grading plans that prevent cross-contamination between process water and stormwater runoff.
Challenges
- ! Separating process wash water from stormwater to meet environmental regulations
- ! High water volumes requiring robust drainage capacity
- ! Oil, grease, and chemical containment requirements
- ! Meeting both environmental and building code drainage standards simultaneously
Solutions
- > Dual drainage system separating wash water from stormwater
- > Trench drain system capturing process water at all wash bays
- > Oil-water separator integrated into the wash water collection system
- > Stormwater management plan meeting SFWMD and local requirements
Results
- ✓ Complete separation of process water and stormwater
- ✓ Full compliance with FDEP environmental regulations
- ✓ Drainage capacity handling peak operational water volumes
- ✓ All required permits approved on first submission
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