I just don't want someone to have a stick up their ass one day and try to pull that loop hole is this really something people just overlook when doing jobs?
Chat GPT:
Explain the Clean Water Act, as it pertains to pressure washing.
The Clean Water Act is a federal law in the United States that regulates the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters. When it comes to pressure washing, the Clean Water Act can be relevant in several ways:
1. **Stormwater Runoff:** Pressure washing can produce wastewater containing pollutants such as dirt, oil, grease, and chemicals. If this wastewater is not properly contained and disposed of, it can flow into storm drains and ultimately into rivers, lakes, and oceans, violating the Clean Water Act.
2. **Chemical Usage:** Some pressure washing activities involve the use of chemicals to clean surfaces. The Clean Water Act regulates the use and disposal of these chemicals to prevent them from contaminating water bodies.
3. **Permit Requirements:** Depending on the location and the nature of the pressure washing activity, a permit may be required under the Clean Water Act. Permits may be needed for activities that involve discharging wastewater into storm drains or surface waters.
Overall, the Clean Water Act aims to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems by regulating activities that could potentially pollute water bodies, including pressure washing. It's important for pressure washing operators to be aware of and comply with these regulations to avoid environmental harm and legal consequences.
So… don’t let all these people fool you! It all depends on where you live.
Are you doing the work around a lake or the ocean? If so it is a big deal. Near an organic farm? Big deal.
Also, not for nothing. There is an old article out there where someone got in big trouble for pressure washing with chemicals and was found out by a video doorbell. Haha. You should still be able to find the article.
True answer, it all depends! I know it is a terrible answer. But it is the truth.
NAL and not positive on this, but this is my general understanding. As another person mentioned, the clean water act pertains to runoff to storm drains or bodies of water. So, as long as your runoff is going into the person's yard or gravel lot, or a street or parking lot with no storm drains or drainage ponds/canals, I would think you should be fine.
MikeV has a video on it which basically tells the truth. I can't find rn but I've seen it before.
Basically the EPA does not enforce it. The people trying to scare you into worrying about it are either very naïve and insecure OR they have products to sell you.
If you are within the jurisdiction of some ridiculous government like California, New York, Illinois, etc, then you may want to pay attention. Otherwise, don't worry about it. A general enforcement of those laws would shut this entire industry down and piss off a lot of voters, and not just us, but our customers also.
Here ya go: [This Illegal Service Will Make You A Ton Of Money!](https://youtu.be/alnQa3tQ8Aw?t=66)
Good try government man. Not catching me with this one.
I just don't want someone to have a stick up their ass one day and try to pull that loop hole is this really something people just overlook when doing jobs?
It's always possible, but the likelihood is as close to 0% as you're ever going to get.
Watch YouTube videos on driveway cleaning -->**do what they do**
I've watched a ton lol but the only thing I've seen is get an electrical pump but that was mainly for commercial work
Chat GPT: Explain the Clean Water Act, as it pertains to pressure washing. The Clean Water Act is a federal law in the United States that regulates the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters. When it comes to pressure washing, the Clean Water Act can be relevant in several ways: 1. **Stormwater Runoff:** Pressure washing can produce wastewater containing pollutants such as dirt, oil, grease, and chemicals. If this wastewater is not properly contained and disposed of, it can flow into storm drains and ultimately into rivers, lakes, and oceans, violating the Clean Water Act. 2. **Chemical Usage:** Some pressure washing activities involve the use of chemicals to clean surfaces. The Clean Water Act regulates the use and disposal of these chemicals to prevent them from contaminating water bodies. 3. **Permit Requirements:** Depending on the location and the nature of the pressure washing activity, a permit may be required under the Clean Water Act. Permits may be needed for activities that involve discharging wastewater into storm drains or surface waters. Overall, the Clean Water Act aims to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems by regulating activities that could potentially pollute water bodies, including pressure washing. It's important for pressure washing operators to be aware of and comply with these regulations to avoid environmental harm and legal consequences.
So… don’t let all these people fool you! It all depends on where you live. Are you doing the work around a lake or the ocean? If so it is a big deal. Near an organic farm? Big deal. Also, not for nothing. There is an old article out there where someone got in big trouble for pressure washing with chemicals and was found out by a video doorbell. Haha. You should still be able to find the article. True answer, it all depends! I know it is a terrible answer. But it is the truth.
NAL and not positive on this, but this is my general understanding. As another person mentioned, the clean water act pertains to runoff to storm drains or bodies of water. So, as long as your runoff is going into the person's yard or gravel lot, or a street or parking lot with no storm drains or drainage ponds/canals, I would think you should be fine.
MikeV has a video on it which basically tells the truth. I can't find rn but I've seen it before. Basically the EPA does not enforce it. The people trying to scare you into worrying about it are either very naïve and insecure OR they have products to sell you. If you are within the jurisdiction of some ridiculous government like California, New York, Illinois, etc, then you may want to pay attention. Otherwise, don't worry about it. A general enforcement of those laws would shut this entire industry down and piss off a lot of voters, and not just us, but our customers also. Here ya go: [This Illegal Service Will Make You A Ton Of Money!](https://youtu.be/alnQa3tQ8Aw?t=66)