That doesn t mean it s illegal to wash your car on a driveway parking lot or street.
Dump floor wash down storm drain.
Be sure to clear away leaves and debris.
Unlike the water that flows down the drains inside your home which goes to sewage treatment facilities the storm drain system is completely separate.
Storm water or rain water flows into the storm drains you see at street corners or into roadside ditches.
Wash vehicles on lawn washing vehicles on a grassy surface allows the dirty and soapy water to be absorbed by plants and soil filtering the water and preventing it from washing into a storm drain.
Use biodegradable or non toxic soap that is.
Store the mop upside down so excess water can drain from the mop s top.
Dump mop water down your sink.
Water in the storm drain receive no treatment or filtering process.
Washing your mop will also ensure it doesn t deteriorate because of bacteria buildup.
Only rain belongs in the drain.
It s only a violation if the soapy water flows into a storm drain.
Wash your car over your lawn or gravel.
Properly dispose of chemicals some things like motor oil and batteries can be recycled.