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Wash Water Containment

Effective Wash Water Containment

Our wash rack systems capture, contain, and manage water runoff, preventing harmful contamination and meeting EPA requirements while reducing water consumption with top-tier filtration and recycling. Whether you need a custom-built wash bay or want to retrofit existing space, we engineer solutions tailored to your site and equipment.

Equipment Getting Washed In The Above Ground Wash Racks

Effective Wash Water Containment

Our wash rack systems capture, contain, and manage water runoff, preventing harmful contamination and meeting EPA requirements while reducing water consumption with top-tier filtration and recycling. Whether you need a custom-built wash bay or want to retrofit existing space, we engineer solutions tailored to your site and equipment.

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Choosing the Right Wash Water Containment System for Your Site

Wash water containment is the first step toward compliance. We offer containment pads that are either above ground and made of steel or built-in and poured with concrete. Both options provide seamless integration with our washing and recycling systems.

Wash System Options

  • Industrial wash bay equipment
  • Above ground wash rack systems
  • Heavy-duty equipment wash pads
  • Portable wash bays and racks
  • Wash water recovery systems
  • All-in-one wash bay systems

Three Ways to Contain Your Wash Water

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Above Ground Wash Racks

A modular, steel system that installs without building permits and provides wash water containment without permanent installation, ideal for leased properties or operations that need the flexibility to relocate.
Heavy Mud Rental Equipment In Wash Bay With Sump Pit

In-Ground Wash Systems

Best for worksites that need to wash a high volume of heavy-duty equipment, or rinse storage and fertilizer tanks.
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Enclosed Wash Booths

For manufacturing facilities that need an EPA-compliant wash booth, we offer booth enclosures, washing equipment, and wash water recycling systems in one package. This means you’re able to handle degreasing, pretreatment, and equipment washing while lowering operating costs.

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Enclosed Water Containment Systems

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In-Ground Wash Systems

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Above-Ground Steel Wash Rack Systems

Wash Water Containment FAQs

What's the difference between an above ground wash rack and an in-ground wash system?

An above ground wash rack installs in a matter of hours without building permits and can be relocated or expanded later, making it a good fit when portability matters. An in-ground wash system is a permanent installation that’s often more economical when permitting isn’t an obstacle and the site won’t need to relocate.

Do I need a permit to install a wash rack?

An above ground wash rack can typically be installed in a matter of hours without applying for permits. A poured concrete in-ground wash system is a permanent structure and may involve permitting depending on your site and local requirements.

Can Riveer build an enclosed wash booth for an existing facility?

Yes. We offer the booth enclosure, washing equipment, and wash water recycling system as a single, integrated package, so an existing manufacturing facility can add EPA-compliant washing without operating separate pieces of equipment.

What happens to solids and wastewater captured by a wash pad?

Solids and effluent are typically washed into a sump, then pumped into a filtration unit where solids are separated from liquids and the water is treated for reuse, rather than discharging untreated water into a sewer or storm drain.

Get Started With a solution

Need a wash water containment solution that fits your space and meets compliance standards? Share your project details, and we’ll reach out to discuss the right system for your operations.