CWA - Car Wash Association

The CWA is committed to ensuring that all the environmental regulations that apply to commercial car washing are being enforced.

The main issue is what happens to the detergents and chemicals used in the wash. If they are not dealt with safely and responsibly, then effluent can run into storm drains and pass untreated into the local water system.

This can occur where operators act illegally and allow it to happen. Or where car owners wash cars in their driveways, unaware of where the water runs off to.

It is the CWA’s aim to regulate the industry, and raise awareness of the issue with the general public.