Washing your car in California

[l3randonf]

In Orange County, California, my city and many others state "no driveway runoff". This means I can't wash my car in the driveway like I could in Texas.

On reddit I saw a suggestion for taking my car to a self-wash stall and bringing my own soap / wash mit and a bucket. Once there I could use the water there legally. Any other ideas?

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[ieatpasta]

I am in California, and the police don't care unless your neighbor reports you. As far as I know, it is legal to wash your car in your own driveway and have the water drain into the sewage, however that water must be clean water. If you decide to use soap, you can just push the water into a nearby lawn.

 

[derbo904]

You can also use the no rinse washes. It was great during the drought, and any place that does not permit run offs.

http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html

 

[kalvin126]

Hm Wasn't the water restrictions for washing cars lifted after the reservoirs recovered? I literally was washing my car and a cop drove by and kept going; granted I was using a power washer. I looked the cop in the eye as she drove by as well. ahah

 

[OldPirate]

Car wash containment system

 

[derbo904]

Hm Wasn't the water restrictions for washing cars lifted after the reservoirs recovered? I literally was washing my car and a cop drove by and kept going; granted I was using a power washer. I looked the cop in the eye as she drove by as well. ahah

Yes but that doesn't mean you can't continue your water-saving efforts.

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