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Transcript of November 18, 2009 Mid-Atlantic Carwash Association.
November 18, 2009
Mid-Atlantic Carwash Association
Certification ProgramCertification Program
Increased CostsIncreased Costs Increased AdministrationIncreased Administration Increased MonitoringIncreased Monitoring Increased EnforcementIncreased Enforcement
How Do You Deal With Non-Certified How Do You Deal With Non-Certified Businesses?Businesses?
**From April 2007 MeetingFrom April 2007 Meeting
Carwash Certification ProgramCarwash Certification Program
PurposePurpose
Establish General Operating StandardsEstablish General Operating Standards Encourage Water ConservationEncourage Water Conservation Increase EfficiencyIncrease Efficiency Recognize the Carwash IndustryRecognize the Carwash Industry
Carwash Certification ProgramCarwash Certification Program
Who Can Participate?Who Can Participate?
Self-ServeSelf-Serve In-Bay AutomaticIn-Bay Automatic ConveyorConveyor
Carwash Certification ProgramCarwash Certification Program
Applying for CertificationApplying for Certification
Complete Application FormComplete Application Form Pay $100 FeePay $100 Fee Certify compliance with applicable criteriaCertify compliance with applicable criteria
Carwash Certification ProgramCarwash Certification Program
Annual InspectionAnnual Inspection ACSA or designeeACSA or designee Request for ProposalRequest for Proposal
Failed InspectionFailed Inspection ACSA to provide written noticeACSA to provide written notice 14 Days for compliance14 Days for compliance
Carwash Certification ProgramCarwash Certification Program
FeesFees
Application Fee - $100Application Fee - $100 Annual Renewal Fee - $100Annual Renewal Fee - $100
Carwash Certification ProgramCarwash Certification Program
General Operating StandardsGeneral Operating Standards Original SpecificationsOriginal Specifications Nozzles replaced annuallyNozzles replaced annually Leaks repaired immediatelyLeaks repaired immediately Low-flow toiletsLow-flow toilets Reverse Osmosis effluent reusedReverse Osmosis effluent reused Employee Training – Written/OralEmployee Training – Written/Oral
Carwash Certification ProgramCarwash Certification Program
Self-Serve FacilitiesSelf-Serve Facilities
Positive shut-off valvesPositive shut-off valves Pumps and nozzles < 3.5 GPMPumps and nozzles < 3.5 GPM Freeze protection system maintainedFreeze protection system maintained
Carwash Certification ProgramCarwash Certification Program
In-Bay Automatic FacilitiesIn-Bay Automatic Facilities
Positive shut-off valvesPositive shut-off valves 5 Second Dwell Time5 Second Dwell Time >20% of wash water shall be reclaimed water>20% of wash water shall be reclaimed water
Carwash Certification ProgramCarwash Certification Program
Conveyor FacilitiesConveyor Facilities
Automatic shut-off valves in all washing Automatic shut-off valves in all washing machinesmachines
>20% of wash water shall be reclaimed water>20% of wash water shall be reclaimed water
Carwash Certification ProgramCarwash Certification Program
BenefitsBenefits Use less water = Reduced water billUse less water = Reduced water bill Display signage as “ACSA Certified”Display signage as “ACSA Certified” ACSA websiteACSA website Promotional materialsPromotional materials
CHANGE PUBLIC PERCEPTION!CHANGE PUBLIC PERCEPTION!
Drought Watch StageDrought Watch Stage
Certified carwash facilities agree to:Certified carwash facilities agree to:
Use only reclaimed water to irrigateUse only reclaimed water to irrigate SweepingSweeping Adjust high-pressure pumps to < 1,000 psiAdjust high-pressure pumps to < 1,000 psi
Drought Warning StageDrought Warning Stage
Certified carwash facilities* agree to:Certified carwash facilities* agree to:
Use a minimum of 40% reclaimed water in the Use a minimum of 40% reclaimed water in the wash processwash process
* * Excludes Self-Service Carwash FacilitiesExcludes Self-Service Carwash Facilities
Drought Emergency StageDrought Emergency Stage
Certified carwash facilities agree to:Certified carwash facilities agree to:
Reduce the current use of water by 20%, as Reduce the current use of water by 20%, as required by all businessesrequired by all businesses
Questions?Questions?