It's easy to help the environment when you wash your car. Using a commercial car wash is best, because the soapy, dirty water comes to the wastewater treatment plant.
If you wash your car at home, just remember these two simple tips:
- Always dump and rinse your wash bucket into the sink (never the storm drain).
- Use a spray nozzle on your hose that shuts the water off while you're scrubbing.
Learn how charity car washes can minimize their stormwater impact.