Case Study: Excavating Company Gains Environmental Compliance For Vehicle Wash Water

Brownsville, Penn.-based, Brubacher Excavating, Inc. performs a full range of excavating, pipe and utility installation, roadway construction, general earth moving activities and related site development services in Southeastern Penn. Although the company washes its heavy equipment regularly, its dump trucks and tractors account for the most frequent use of its wash bay. Repairing heavy equipment is the next most common use, followed by washing company pickup trucks and sports utility vehicles. After learning about the regulatory changes regarding wash water, company management decided to take steps to assure compliance.