The facility generally is open from April through October. Supporting features include utilities, storm drainage, walkways, curbs and gutters, fire protection, alarm systems, and site improvements. During the first day of operation, approximately 1,000 vehicles were washed in a 10-hour period. The facility operates as a closed recycling system, which discharges wastewater into the sanitary sewer system approximately once each year. Water from the wash station drains to the sediment basin.
Water remains here for a minimum of two hours.
The basin is cleaned on an annual basis, with sediments being disposed of at an approved, licensed sanitary landfill. Water from the sediment basin drains to the equalization basin. Approximately 99 percent of the remaining fine particles in the water settle in this basin. Water from the equalization basin is pumped through a sand filter. The filter system removes any remaining particulate matter.