Topic: Restrictions

Car washes fined after water restrictions

IndiaIndian authorities have fined more than 22 car washes in one weekend in Bangalore for using freshwater for the business. Parts of India are facing a drought. Therefore, many municipalities have restricted the use of...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Drought: state of emergency in Catalonia 

SpainCatalonia has declared a state of emergency because of the ongoing drought in Spain. According to the authorities it is a serious problem that is getting worse. One of the new measures to reduce water...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Water regulations on the agenda at CWSE

Car Wash Show EuropeWith stringent regulations on water consumption, chemical use and staffing, car wash owners face many challenges today. If you want to get smarter about solutions for these current challenges there is no better place than...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Drought: no more car washing in Jamaica

JamaicaWater shortage is not only threatening car wash operators in parts of Southern Europe and the United Kingdom. The tropical island of Jamaica is also suffering from a drought. Since Friday, car washing has been...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Hosepipe ban in UK’s Southwest extended

Car owners in the Southwest of the United Kingdom ar not allowed to wash their vehicles privately.  Because of continued drought, a hosepipe ban has come into force across large parts of Devon, the BBC...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Drought in France: ban on car washes

Due to the ongoing drought, France is taking emergency measures to combat another dry summer. It has never been as dry in the country during winter since measurements were taken in 1959. Restrictions  are already...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Drought in France ends. At least for now

After a record dry spell of 31 days without significant rainfall, France finally saw some rainfall again this week. But concerns remain over water reserves. Not only in France, but also in other South European...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet