I heard today that they approved non-pottable water for pressure washing. Alot of red tape to use and I mean alot. Going to be a last resort for me. To much of a headache. To many restrictions on using it. Nothing in the storm drain, putting signs up, no puddles left in the yard, taking a short class to use, no topping off tanks, returning unsed portions not used within 72 hours, alot more BS.

However, they could have said, no. Atleast there is another option for us, thats a plus.

I don't think that is effective until April? Then the problem with that is......honestly, who wants that on their house? You can't use it for everything considering the type of chemical used to "clean" the water - is it going to react with your substrate, your chemicals?

Well water is also an option, however, you have to provide a sample of the water, the location, date & time you are washing so the water police can check up on you.

Celeste

Carolina ProWash

I stand corrected on the reclaimed water useage - that is effective today.

PWNC member William Page, Off Duty Fireman Pressure Washing, was interviewed today by a local news channel in Raleigh. Hopefully William will be successful in making Raleigh residents aware that WASHING IS PERMISSIBLE IF WATER IS BROUGHT IN. This information being publicized will make a huge difference in the decrease in calls that are currently being taken by many businesses.

Celeste

Carolina ProWash

I will stick to another source of water for now...lol. I called "Ed Buchanon", Raleigh's Public Works director and told him that I would be hauling in water to clean with. I told him that I wanted to know how the "water police" would be testing the water we were using and if they could do this on-site. As I told him, I want my water tested before some water patrol official wrote me a THOUSAND DOLLAR ticket. He said that they would be doing "FLORIDE TESTING" on the water and they should test on-site.

I think that at a minimum, the Raleigh officials are meeting our industry as best as they can at this time. One thing we hope to accomplish at the March 1st meeting is to provide further solutions. Again, once our end-users are made better aware of the fact that those of us who are capable of providing what they need and want, businesses will see a regular increase in calls again.

The single largest mistake that was made during initial restrictions were blanket statements and direct finger-pointing. THAT is what hurt us more than low water availability.

Celeste

Carolina ProWash

Update. I flagged down the water police for answers. He said that if you use well water or ground water, you have to provide a contact number and address of where the water was obtained. If you are unable to provide that, you get the 1000 ticket. This guy was doing chlorine test and had vials to send water back to the plant for testing. I explained my situation and his boss requested my card, to give to the call takers for violations, for me being OK. But you are right, having water does not make the phone ring. I hope the meeting goes well for us.

Thanks for that info Jamie

I do need to find out one thing - if all they're testing for is chlorination, somebody's eventually going to get screwed unless they're also carrying a receipt from the purchase point. That's why I was jokingly asking about water DNA

Celeste

Carolina ProWash

Ok... This is what I am getting. Testing is for Chlorine or/and Floride, both are present in City water. If you test positive you are getting cited for a violation, It is up to you to prove yourself in court. Thats what I get. Keep in mind this will be a civil violation, therefore, it will be harder for you to not be found liable. Civil is broader than criminal. EX. OJ was found not guilty in criminal, but in civil he had to pay.
The city will need the location you obtained the water and a contact w/number, they will verify the source, according to that water official.