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Depends, I reckon, on the particular location. In certain City Limits, Municipalities, etc, local regulations may apply.
Then you've got the state to contend with. Most states don't want any wastewater seeping into the ground.
Lastly, the wonderful EPA steps in. There you find a host of regulations regarding wastewater getting into the ground water.
In short, while a particular city may not be concerned with it, somebody's always on your a$$.
Avoid any complications, and reclaim your wastewater. Try to get by with whatever you will, but rest assured, they will eventually catch up w/you. First time, a hefty fine. Second time, likely revocation of lisence to practice business. Third time, criminal prosecution.
Then you've got the state to contend with. Most states don't want any wastewater seeping into the ground.
Lastly, the wonderful EPA steps in. There you find a host of regulations regarding wastewater getting into the ground water.
In short, while a particular city may not be concerned with it, somebody's always on your a$$.
Avoid any complications, and reclaim your wastewater. Try to get by with whatever you will, but rest assured, they will eventually catch up w/you. First time, a hefty fine. Second time, likely revocation of lisence to practice business. Third time, criminal prosecution.
What you need to do is sit back, get yourself some coffee, and read. Use the search function at the top of the page, and search key words. The results you get will astound you. You'll probably find out all you need to know.
That search function was put there so people could find info and there wouldn't be the same thing posted every week or two.
If you should fail to find an answer to your question, post away. These guys know their stuff, and will gladly help. Keep in mind the answers are only opinions, so if you don't agree, that's ok, too.
Don't feel comfortable posting? Some people, like me, have included their contact information as part of their signature. It's there for you. Use it.
what if they dont't want to be bothered, you ask? they shouldn't have put their info for the public to see.
Read, man. ALOT!! Before you ask questions, see if you can find your answer on you own. If you don't, ask away. Good luck!
Randy
That search function was put there so people could find info and there wouldn't be the same thing posted every week or two.
If you should fail to find an answer to your question, post away. These guys know their stuff, and will gladly help. Keep in mind the answers are only opinions, so if you don't agree, that's ok, too.
Don't feel comfortable posting? Some people, like me, have included their contact information as part of their signature. It's there for you. Use it.
what if they dont't want to be bothered, you ask? they shouldn't have put their info for the public to see.
Read, man. ALOT!! Before you ask questions, see if you can find your answer on you own. If you don't, ask away. Good luck!
Randy
ctwasher said:
If the waste water isn't going to making it into a storm drain then you will be fine.The soil will bio-re mediate any chemicals long before they return to the water table.Also,if rinsed properly most house wash chemicals will be highly diluted by the time they hit the ground making bio-remediation a faster process.
One thing to remember about reclaim:The property owner owns the waste water not you.If at all possible it should remain on their property.It will likely need to be filtered of solids(sand,rocks etc.) and the oil(if present) filtered and either pumped to the sanitary sewer,grassy area or allowed to evaporate.
PressurePros
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Will homeowners in your area pay the extra $150 for recovery? If your housewash is $300 and you add in recovery to come in at $450 will you be able to compete with guys charging $150 for the same wash and no recovery? I think it is ridiculous that you can wash your clothes with bleach and detergent and that wastewater makes it's way upline to storm drains yet using the same basic ingredients to housewash we fall under federal mandates. ::stepping off soapbox::
Ken,
1) I cannot answer your question regarding the house washing maket , I cannot remember the last house I washed (besides my own).
2) As far as I know the water from your washing machine goes to the sanitary sewer, same as when you flush. Then on to the treatment plant, not to a storm drain.
3) I believe this a state reg, the Clean Water Act just says no off property discharge. I think. We just had a round table meeting and had someone from the MI DNR give a talk. In MI, if a contractor has any waste water it is not allowed to go on the ground with out a permit. There are some exceptions. If the waste is less than 1000 gal/acre/month and only "household" cleaners are used is one that could apply to house washing. There are others but I don't remember the particulars. Anyone wants more info go the the MI DNR site it is all there, and a very boring read.
Doug
1) I cannot answer your question regarding the house washing maket , I cannot remember the last house I washed (besides my own).
2) As far as I know the water from your washing machine goes to the sanitary sewer, same as when you flush. Then on to the treatment plant, not to a storm drain.
3) I believe this a state reg, the Clean Water Act just says no off property discharge. I think. We just had a round table meeting and had someone from the MI DNR give a talk. In MI, if a contractor has any waste water it is not allowed to go on the ground with out a permit. There are some exceptions. If the waste is less than 1000 gal/acre/month and only "household" cleaners are used is one that could apply to house washing. There are others but I don't remember the particulars. Anyone wants more info go the the MI DNR site it is all there, and a very boring read.
Doug
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Dave Ott
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So every one that does decks will now have to recover? I can see the 50.00 deck guy now.
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MPW
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Ah, no. [hello] I don't think so.
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