forminator domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/moreclean/public_html/dallas/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Homeowners think nothing of hooking up a hose and power washing a patio or driveway, sending dirt and debris swirling off down the street. So you might think tidying up your building\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s concrete entranceway or sidewalks will take nothing more than a sunny afternoon and a power washer. Think again. Yes, power washing is the perfect solution for removing dirt and stains or freshening up the concrete. But unless it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s done properly, you may find yourself answering a summons from a government agency you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2d rather not receive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The EPA is the federal agency created to protect the environment and, as a result, the health of American citizens. The EPA keeps a sharp eye on how businesses and individuals impact our increasingly-fragile environment. One primary function of the EPA is to enforce the Clean Water Act of 1972, which means they care very much about how power washing is handled on your property. EPA pressure washing regulations cover everything from what you spray to the wastewater reclamation system you use when the job is done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At More Clean of Texas, we\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re constantly checking the changing federal and state pressure washing regulations. We do that, in part, because we\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re professionals and work at the highest standards. But we also live here in Texas, and we want to keep the Lone Star State environmentally healthy for our kids and grandkids. As a property owner, you can face fines of up to $25,000 per day if the water used for pressure washing contains certain chemicals or if it contaminates a storm drain system. And the fine is often levied against the property owner in addition<\/em> to the company providing the power washing service. This means you have 25,000 reasons to call a company whose technicians are professionally trained, licensed, and insured\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dlike those at More Clean of Texas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are four things you must know<\/strong> about the EPA and power washing before<\/em> your next power washing project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n That homeowner blasting oil stains off his driveway has no idea how many laws he\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s violating. And you or an inexperienced power washing company may not realize the danger in which you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re putting your staff, the environment, and your finances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re cleaning the exterior of your building and sending paint chips flying, they need to be captured and disposed of properly, too. The same is true of the runoff created when washing equipment that was used at a hazardous site. Power washing jobs require careful planning and familiarity with federal, state, and local laws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At More Clean of Texas, we update equipment frequently, ensuring that EPA pressure washing regulations are met with the latest and best technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on which concrete surfaces you power wash, you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll generate contaminants like detergents, oils, solvents, or other chemicals. Unless you make water waste management a priority, those contaminants will eventually pollute rivers, creeks, or wetlands. As far as the EPA is concerned, when you finish power washing, you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re nowhere near being done with the project. You must also figure out how to mitigate potential environmental damages by dealing with wastewater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The good news is that, in most cities, there are two different sewer systems. Storm sewers collect runoff from streets, parking lots, and gutters that flow directly into rivers. The Sanitary Sewer System collects water from residences and commercial buildings and sends it to wastewater treatment plants. If power washing with the correct fluids and proper permissions, you can power wash with a clear conscience\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dno harm will come to the environment. That\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s one more reason to pick a company you can trust\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dlike More Clean of Texas\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dwho\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll do the job responsibly and right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Reclaimed water not only conserves drinking water and reduces pollution; it provides needed water for irrigation and industrial purposes. Non-potable water from a wastewater reclamation system waters golf courses and landscapes along roadways. It cools power-generator equipment. It washes cars, provides water to support crops and pastureland, and contributes to cement mix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wastewater reclamation systems also recharge aquifers and refill artificial lakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your specific power washing needs, the EPA requires a wastewater reclamation system to be used. More Clean of Texas will help you stay in compliance with EPA regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The days of simply letting power wash runoff evaporate are over. The EPA generally forbids this, since remaining contaminants impact the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Filters that deal with power washing runoff come in a dizzying array of options. Will you require an activated carbon filtration? If so, which sort\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dgranular activated carbon or carbon block? Or do you need deionization or water softening? Perhaps distillation or reverse osmosis is required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unless you have a degree in water filtration tucked in your back pocket, leaving wastewater filtering to the experts is a smart move. At More Clean of Texas, we\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll assess your situation and find the simplest and most cost-effective way for you to keep the EPA and your neighbors happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEPA pressure washing regulations are complex.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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#1. The technology needed to meet evolving regulations changes often.<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
#2Water waste management is essential.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
#3 The EPA encourages the use of a wastewater reclamation system.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
#4 Wastewater filters require sophisticated science.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n