Topic: Water

Ban on car washing in southern part of France

Residents of the southern French region Pyrénées-Orientales may no longer wash their cars or water their gardens. French Ecology Minister Christophe Béchu even banned the sale of (inflatable) water pools because of the drought in...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

Washing with cold water becomes hot

With energy prices in Europe at an all-time high, the latest cold water wash chemistry by WashTec comes as a blessing. Getting good results in a self-service car wash without hot water? You better believe...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Drought affects California car washing

Because of the ongoing drought in California, authorities now advise against washing your car near your home. Some communities go even further. In the town of Davis in the Sacramento Valley, car washing is not...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet