Auto Suds West is a high-volume express car wash operator in Pennsylvania, processing more than 100,000 vehicles annually. Like many modern car wash facilities, the company already operated a reclaim system designed to capture and reuse water throughout the wash process.

But despite having reclaim infrastructure in place, limitations in reclaim water quality restricted how much recycled water could actually be reused throughout the tunnel. Freshwater demand remained high, operating costs continued to rise, and the facility faced growing pressure tied to municipal water demand and sewer fees.

Seeking a way to improve reclaim performance without disrupting operations or overhauling existing infrastructure, Auto Suds West partnered with Moleaer to integrate nanobubble technology into its reclaim water system.

Following implementation, the facility achieved up to a 43% reduction in freshwater use per vehicle, saving approximately 1.9 million gallons of freshwater annually while significantly lowering water and sewer costs.

Reclaim Water Performance Was Limiting Water Reuse

Like many high-throughput car wash operators, Auto Suds West already understood the value of reclaim systems. However, reclaim water quality and consistency limited where that water could reliably be reused in the wash tunnel.

As a result:

• Freshwater was still heavily used in multiple wash stages, including vehicle preparation
• Water and sewer expenses remained higher than desired
• The facility faced potential exposure to additional municipal fees tied to increased water demand
• Existing reclaim performance restricted the ability to further reduce freshwater consumption

Auto Suds West needed more than another standalone treatment component. The team was looking for a practical solution that could integrate into existing infrastructure, improve reclaim water quality, and enable recycled water to be used reliably across more stages of the wash process.

Moleaer Nanobubble Technology Integrated Into Existing Reclaim Infrastructure

Auto Suds West partnered with Moleaer, the global leader in nanobubble technology, to integrate Moleaer’s oxygen nanobubble system into the facility’s reclaim water loop.

Moleaer’s technology generates trillions of nanobubbles that remain suspended in water, improving reclaim water quality and stability throughout the system. By enhancing reclaim water performance, the facility was able to expand the use of recycled water across additional stages of the wash tunnel.

The system was integrated into existing infrastructure with minimal operational disruption, allowing the facility to improve reclaim water performance without major downtime or capital-intensive modifications.

“Making This Change Has Been a Great Decision for Us.”

“Making this change has been a great decision for us. The township has already recognized our improved water and sewer performance, and we’re now operating below our EDU limit. We plan to keep reducing water use. It’s good for our operations and it’s the right thing to do.”

— John Jernigan, Owner, Auto Suds West Car Wash

Nanobubble Technology Delivered Immediate, Measurable Results

Following implementation, Auto Suds West observed immediate reductions in freshwater consumption and operating costs.

Key Results

• 43% reduction in freshwater use per vehicle
• 1.9 million gallons of freshwater saved annually
• $22,832 reduction in annual water and sewer costs
• 43% reduction in water and sewer expenses
• Reduced risk of a $55,000 municipal impact fee

Why Reclaim Optimization Matters for Car Wash Operators

Many car wash facilities already operate reclaim systems, but reclaim water limitations often prevent operators from maximizing water reuse throughout the wash process.

By improving reclaim water quality and stability, Moleaer’s nanobubble technology enables operators to safely and reliably expand recycled water use across additional wash stages.

For high-volume operations, even relatively small reductions in water use per vehicle can translate into significant annual savings in:

• Freshwater demand
• Sewer costs
• Municipal impact fees
• Infrastructure-related expenses

The Auto Suds West project demonstrates how integrating nanobubble technology into reclaim systems can help operators reduce freshwater dependence, lower operating costs, and improve reclaim water performance — all without major operational disruption.

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