Redlands + County Partner with Foamy Car Wash to Reduce Water Pollution

Storm water officials with San Bernardino County and the City of Redlands are partnering with a Redlands carwash in an effort they hope will reduce water pollution.

"Wash water from residential car washing contains pollutants such as oil, grease and detergents that are harmful to the environment," city officials said in an announcement Thursday. "Washing your car at a professional car wash is the best way to keep those pollutants out of our rivers, lakes, and ocean."

Professional car wash facilities will send wash water to a wastewater treatment plant preventing it from entering the storm drain system, according to county stormwater officials.

The county and city have joined with of Redlands to offer local residents a discount when they have their cars washed at the business, city spokesman Carl Baker said.

Beginning June 1, a limited number of coupons will be available at the City of Redlands One Stop Permit Center and the Quality of Life Department office at 35 Cajon St., Baker said.

In addition, any San Bernardino County resident can download a discount coupon from the program’s website at www.sbcountystormwater.org/carwash through Aug. 31, Baker said.

The county has partnered with a total of 11 car wash facilities in Upland, Ontario, Colton, Highland, Redlands and Yucaipa to offer deals and discounts to county residents, Baker said.

The campaign is part of a public education program to educate residents and businesses about stormwater pollution prevention in San Bernardino County. To learn more visit sbcountystormwater.org.

Foamy Car Wash is at 412 W. Redlands Blvd. in Redlands.