Post: Help protect storm drains when washing your vehicle. 

Car wash water can carry soap, dirt, oil, brake dust, and other pollutants from your vehicle into nearby storm drains. In many areas, storm drains flow untreated directly to [local waterbody]. 

The best option is to use a commercial car wash, where wash water is typically collected and routed for proper treatment or disposal. If you wash at home, wash on grass or gravel when possible so water can soak into the ground instead of running into the street. 

Use as little soap as needed and keep wash water away from storm drains. 

Small changes at home can help protect local waterways. 

Learn more: [insert local stormwater webpage or phone number]