"Hmm, how does that take in to account that there are environmentally safe and biodegradable car wash soaps available today?"

"61.08.010 Prohibited discharges. A. Illegal Activity. It is unlawful for any person to cause either individually or jointly any discharge into or from the stormwater conveyance system which results in or contributes to a violation of NPDES Permit…"

"I will try to get you the muni code number by Wednesday or Thursday at the latest."

"what is the municipal code # addressing car washing in the street?  I have found a code referencing car washing facilities.......but not one referencing washing a car in the street"

"Madison, That is a good point. I think many areas have no storm drains, so to categorically say it is illegal to wash cars in driveways or on the street is a bit of a stretch.  As an aside, I notice that for years, homeowners pay a supplement…"

"I haven't seen any storm drains anywhere and when folks wash their cars in the alleys, the dirty water sits in puddles and eventually dries up. I wonder how many gallons of dirty soapy water actually run into the ocean compared to the millions…"

"If your street doesn't connect with a storm drain, that would be correct. Most, however, are connected to storm drains."

"I am not sure the Mayor's response is "technically" correct.  The last time I read the municipal code for Coronado, it didn't speak to washing cars.  There was a code provision about allowing the waste water into the…"

"There is an easier way to wash your car while using very little water.  Most cars needing washing simply because they have (mainly) dust and some dirt.  Use a California Duster (a handheld fiber "mop" with paraffin,  to…"

"good to know!  thanks! "

"You're most welcome Cris!"

"thank you!!"

"Technically, it is illegal to wash your car in a driveway or on a city street because the water and various accompanying chemicals would eventually wash into our storm drains and then out into the ocean. The legal way to wash your car is to drive it…"

"I don't think so! I always see people washing their cars in the back alleys and in their driveways if they have one. A lot of people use the car wash on C Avenue or go down to Imperial Beach, city water is quite expensive here not to mention…"