Expert Environmental Cleaning Services for a Healthier, Eco-Friendly Space

We are continually expanding our company and are recognized by BASMAA (Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association) for our expertise in pollution prevention. Our trained specialists are dedicated to protecting local creeks, the Bay, and the Delta.

We take pride in offering an environmentally safe on-site mobile washing system approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. In California, preventing storm drain pollution is not only crucial but also legally required, with liability shared by the property owner and the discharger. Our professional services ensure compliance, and we provide a voucher certifying that your premises have been cleaned by a recognized mobile cleaner.

Discharge of vehicle wash waters to a Water of the United States, even via a separate storm sewer system, legally requires a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Additionally, Section 402(p) of the Clean Water Act mandates NPDES permits for stormwater discharge associated with industrial activity.

As a precautionary measure, we block storm drains with Portable Sewer Covers. Trucks and vehicles are washed on a fleet mat to contain all wash water on-site. The collected wash water is then disposed of off the client’s property in compliance with city regulations. Because there is no point source discharge at the wash site, an NPDES permit is not necessary.

If your company already has a permit and allows wash water to drain into the designated drains, no additional equipment will be necessary to block the drains. We will determine the best method for draining and collecting wash water during an initial on-site evaluation.

The definition of “discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activity” at 40 CFR 122.26 (b) (14) includes post offices, certain motor freight, most manufacturing facilities, and more. Facility operators are typically required to address stormwater runoff from vehicle maintenance (including washing) areas, as mandated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Most cities will not permit wash water to enter sewer drains unless it has been lab-tested and approved by the city. Trust Butler’s Mobile Cleaning Source for expert evaluation and compliant water management solutions to meet all regulatory standards.

Four-Step Water Recovery Process

Our water recovery process consists of four essential steps:

1. Isolation: To collect waste water, it must first be channeled and pooled using booms or dikes. Drain seals are critical to a successful recovery operation. We use the Latimat® Portable Sewer Cover System, which completely seals off storm drains, preventing contaminated water from entering sewers and waterways. Our fleet mat wash pad system allows us to wash planes, trains, automobiles, trucks, trailer fleets, and machinery while containing potentially hazardous materials. During wash cycles, harmful pollutants and chemicals are removed and held in the fleet mat wash pad system until they are removed by our sump pumps and purified by our water treatment system.

2. Collection: We utilize advanced filtration technology with the “Little Sucker” Wash Water Recovery System. This system efficiently collects all wash water from the fleet mat, providing an economical solution for most wash water filtration needs.

3. Water Recycling: The vacuum system collects all wash water in a tank mounted on the wash truck. The water is then treated in our water treatment system and recycled back into the pressure washer, ensuring an eco-friendly cleaning process.

4. Transportation: After each mobile washing, the recycled water is removed in our wash truck tanks. Supervisors are responsible for collecting wash water, removing the recycled water, and inspecting the quality of work to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Trust Butler’s Mobile Cleaning Source for a thorough and environmentally responsible water recovery process that meets all regulatory standards and protects your property and the environment.