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I don’t know about you, but on the weekends it seems like every car on our street is getting washed. Our Silverado is a beast to wash and I feel like it takes SO long and we waste so much water in the process. I was pleased to learn that there are a few WaterSavers certified, environmentally friendly car wash locations near us.
WaterSavers professional car washes only use 40 gallons or less of fresh water per car wash. Washing at home can use 60 gallons in just five minutes! After your car is washed, the process doesn’t stop there. These car wash locations essentially recycle the water; cleaning and reusing it for the another dirty car or the used water is treated before it “returns” to the environment. I was impressed! I certainly cannot say the same for the water that runs off our driveway into the storm drains!
A study by the City of Federal Way, Wash., found that residential car washing led to numerous pollutants being released each year into their storm sewer system, including 190 gallons of gasoline, diesel and motor oil; 400 pounds of phosphorus and nitrogen; and 60 pounds of ammonia.
~ WaterSavers
We headed down to a WaterSavers certified car wash. At Brown Bear there are three car wash packages to choose from. Since we had been camping we opted for the “Beary Best” car wash!
Going through the car wash with kids is always an adventure…
Or in this case a misadventure. Bugsy cried and Luv didn’t care much for the sound of the dryers.
But we were on the road in no time. Car washes are much faster than washing it at home, thankfully. The Mister said we should do this more often. I have to agree!
I love a clean car.
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136 Responses
I learned that WaterSavers professional car washes only use 40 gallons or less of fresh water per car wash.
Runoff from the pavement affects the environment negatively.
I learned that a clean car has less wind resistance which results in better fuel economy.
I learned WaterSavers® members must use an average of no more than 40 gallons (151.5 liters) of potable/fresh water per car in conveyor and in-bay/roll-over systems. Self-service washes must use 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of water per minute or less.
The nearest certified wash to me is Diamond Auto Spa and Lube!
There are no locations within 25 miles of us, but the site stated to check back later.
Closest location to me is at a Splash 3.91 miles away! I live in CT.
I found this one close to my home –
Boomerang Car Wash
950 Sonoma Park Dr.
Norman, OK 73071 US
May just have to try it out this week..
I learned they can’t use more than 40 gallons of fresh water per car.
There are no certified locations within a 25 mile radius of us. Hopefully soon!
The closest WaterSavers Location is 21 miles away.
Learned that Driveway and parking lot washing can waste valuable gallons of water and pollute lakes, rivers and streams
I don’t have one within a 25 mile radius search. I did learn that it uses less than 40 gallons of water.
i put in my zip code but there’s nothing within 25 miles of me. That’s so unfortunate! Maybe they will come into my area someday…
I visited the WaterSavers website, and learned that WaterSavers® car washes prevent water pollution by routing wash water to treatment prior to its return to the environment.
7.13miles
AUTOBELL Car Wash
5008 Mackay Rd.
Jamestown, NC 27282
Raceway car wash
North Illinois
The closest one to me is the Super Speed Wash in Smyrna, TN, less than 5 miles from my house.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
the nearest location is auto brite which is 6.5 miles from where I live
Downtowner Car Wash 2.25 miles
I have one 4 miles from me!
Mr. Clean Car Wash is 6 miles away.
There is one 18 miles from my house.
Found this pretty close. Mister Car Wash – Spokane.
The nearest one to me is about 7 miles away in Rye NY
3.85 miles Mister Car Wash
I learned that the cleaner your car is, the less wind resistance there is.
There’s a car wash just 5 mi away in Pgh PA! 🙂
Watersavers uses 20 gallons less water per wash than traditional washing at home!
the nearest one to my home is splash carwash in AR which is like 9 miles from my house.
There are none within 25 miles of me.
WaterSavers® car washes use an average of no more than 40 gallons (151.5 liters) of fresh water per car
I found out there is one at my local Quick Trip, didn’t realize that!
The nearest to me is the Mission Hand Car Wash in San Gabriel, CA
WaterSavers car washes use only 40 gallons or less of fresh water per car wash – less than the typical home washing machine.
i couldnt find one close to me
The north gate, sacramento, ca location is closest to me.
I learned car washes also use only 40 gallons (151.5 liters) or less of fresh water per car wash – less than the typical home washing machine.
The nearest certified location is Orloski’s Wash & Lube in Wilkes Barre Pa
at potomac falls
Well, there is not one within 25 miles of my house, but I learned that the Watersaver’s method of washing cars uses less fresh water (about 40 gallons) than a load of clothes. I know I save a lot of water without Watersaver”s because the only time my car gets washed is if it gets rained on .:)
I learned a clean car get less wind resistance!
There is an AutoBell near me and I learned that when you wash your car on pavement, the run-off carries the grime and chemicals into the soil and storm drains that empty directly into our rivers.
clean car helps with the wind against my car
vmkids3 at msn dot com
The Bubbles Express that I use is certified. Whoo hoo!
The closest one to me is 22 miles away.
Kwik Car Wash
16941 Lincoln Ave
Parker, CO 80134 US
I found a car wash 4 miles from my home.
No locations within 25 miles of my zip code. I learned that WaterSavers® members must use an average of no more than 40 gallons (151.5 liters) of potable/fresh water per car in conveyor and in-bay/roll-over systems. Self-service washes must use 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of water per minute or less.
I learned that the closest Water Savers location is 21 miles away from me in Mahopac, NY
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There unfortunately aren’t any within a 25 mile radius of me. Sad!
I learned that the cleaner your car, the less wind resistance? That means better fuel economy.
my nearest location is
Simoniz #003
374 Main St, Reading, MA 01867-3618
Nearest is the Autoplex carwash in Waipahu!
i learned that WaterSavers washes must ensure that all spray nozzles are inspected annually to ensure maximum efficiency of water used.
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Waterworks Car Wash
276 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
Thanks for the contest.
There’s not a location near me. I learned that washing regularly keeps windshields, mirrors and signal lights clean. You will see more of the road, and others will be better able to see you. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
I learned that one load of laundry uses 41 gallons of water That seems so wasteful to me!
The certified car wash that’s closest to me is Simoniz at 5300 N Palafox in Pensacola. That ‘s just right down the street from where I live.
the nearest one is Fletchers Service Center
I learned that a clean car has less wind resistance which results in better fuel economy.
The nearest one is the Gibsonia GetGo in Gibsonia, PA
Thanks for the giveaway!
Xpress Car Wash is the closest to me.
I learned less water is used.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
the rainstorm carwash is the one near us – good to know!
http://washwithwatersavers.com/rainstorm-car-wash/1344
Our nearest car wash is Autobell car wash in Waynesville, NC.
There is no WaterSavers location within 25 miles of where I live – zip code 13214
They don’t list any certified car washes in the area – but then again – we only have one 🙂 Rural has its benefits but sometimes choices is not one of them – LOL
I learned that WaterSavers professional car washes only use 40 gallons or less of fresh water per car wash.
washing vehicles on pavement causes harm to local waterways.
They couldn’t find any in my area 61114 but tht doesn’t surprise me as we are a little backward around here about environmentalism
There isn’t one close to my house.
we use no more than 40 gallons of water to wash a car, too much!
The closest one to me is 11.81 miles.
Nearest location to me is the Kiss Car Wash less than a mile from me.
This one is the closest to me
Chardon GetGo/WetGo
318 Center Street
Chardon, OH 44024 US
Super Station Car Wash Fremont.
There wasn’t one near me 🙁 Thank you so much for this chance!
lemongreen915@gmail.com
There’s one 6.53 miles away in KC
Boomerang Car Wash
2910 Kitty Ln.
Shreveport, LA 71107
I learned that the water used in WaterSavers car washes is cleaned through filtration or treatment systems prior to returning to the environment, or is used again.
There are 4 flagstop car washes that are water savers within 5 miles of where I live
Nearest one to me is 13.17 miles
Car Wash 103
980 West 103rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64114
60 pounds of ammonia from car washing!
there are none near me….the nearest one is a long haul away
I learned that it is safe for the vehicles to use watersavers
closest to me is:
ScrubaDub Auto Wash – South Bay
25 W. Howell St
Dorchester, MA 02125
I have a location within .88 miles. Right down the road. The little kids love going thru it.
they use only 40 gallons of fresh water per car
I learned Kwik Trip 631, located in Germantown, WI is a certified car wash. I am in the area all the time and have no excuse not to use it.
I learned that nearly 1,000 locations worldwide are enrolled in the program.
Royal Touch Car Wash
Des Plaines, IL
When you wash your car on pavement, the run-off carries the grime and chemicals into the soil and storm drains that empty directly into our rivers.
autobell car wash
Nearest location:
Speedway Express Car Wash
801 W Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX 75023
There aren’t any locations near me yet.
callawishes(at)hotmailIdot)com
Wow! I just saw that I have one less then 2 miles from me!
Auto Spa Etc. of Oakville
5439 Telegraph Road
The nearest certified car wash is Wild Blue Car Wash about 3 miles away. This is where I wash my vehicle often.
There is a certified car wash only seven miles from my house.
Jax Kar Wash
28845 Telegraph Road
Southfield, MI 48034
Unfortunately there aren’t any near me.
Using a garden hose at home, you can use more than 60 gallons (227.1 liters) in as little as five minutes. This is news to me.
The 7-Eleven Tetco 403 is the closest to my area!
Valencia Car Wash
There’s one 10 miles from me!
The nearest location is nearly 20 miles from me.
that a clean car has less wind resistance
Unfortunately there is none near me!
lastingpurple@hotmail.com
7 Flags Car Wash-Fairfield, Ca
Sorry, but we couldn’t find any locations. We are adding locations all the time, so check back soon!
Our nearest location is on Church Street 9 miles from our home.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
no locations within 25 miles of us
There are no locations within 25 miles of my home address.
There are not any locations close to me
There were no locations near me:(
I learned that the water used in WaterSavers car washes is cleaned through filtration systems before it is returned to the environment, or before the water is used again.
the closest to me is J&S Oil Ultra Clean Car Wash 340 KMD Waterville ME which is a few miles away in the town I live in… will have to check it out next time I am getting my car washed!
I learned that a clean car has less wind resistance.
The nearest one to me is Bubbles Express.
learned that Self-service washes must use 3 gallon or less to be certified
brich22 at earthlink dotnet
The nearest one to me is less than a mile away!
about 15 mins from me in stewartville mn
There are no locations near me. I learned washing vehicles on pavement causes harm to local waterways.
MR.Car Wash or Metro Express is nearest car washes
The closest one is Wild Blue Car Wash.
I learned they use 40 gallons or less of fresh water per car wash
My nearest certified car wash is Fletchers Service Center in Olney, MD
WaterSavers professional car washes only use 40 gallons or less of fresh water per car wash
The closet one to me is the American Car Wash 1035 Northern Blvd Roslyn, NY 11576
no locations around me. I learned Washing regularly keeps windshields, mirrors and signal lights clean. You will see more of the road, and others will be better able to see you.
Autoplex Car Wash in Waipahu, HI
I couldn’t find any around me 🙁
Thanks for the giveaway…
Wash Wizard Auto Spa
1845 E University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281
I learned they can’t use more than 40 gallons of fresh water per car.
Nearest one is about 3 miles away, Ultimate Shine 3 Minute Express Car Wash