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CAR WASH OPTIONS AND WATER CONSUMPTION
Washing your car at home:
You use at least 50 gallons
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A standard 5/8"garden hose running at 50 pounds per
square inch uses 10 gallons of water
per minute1
(this is without the use of a nozzle that stops the
continuous flow of water).
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The average person, who takes extreme care not to waste
water, takes 5-6 minutes to wash and rinse their car for
a total consumption of 50-60 gallons. For individuals
who allow the water to run while they clean, this number
can jump to a staggering 150-200 gallons.
Washing your car at a self-serve car wash:
a
total
of 12 to 14 gallons for the average amount of dirt (a
very dirty car would require more)2
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Foaming Brush uses approximately 1 quart of water during
a four minute cycle;
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Pre-Soak uses approximately 3 quarts of water to cover a
car;
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Tire Cleaning uses less than 1 quart of water per car;
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Spot-Free Rinse uses approximately 1.5 gallons of water
per minute.
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High-Pressure Wash (approximately1000 PSI) uses about
3.5 gallons of water per minute.
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