# Reclaim/Recapture **URL:** https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/c/reclaim-recapture/54.md [Latest](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/latest.md) · [Categories](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/categories.md) --- ## [About the Reclaim/Recapture category](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/about-the-reclaim-recapture-category/14303)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Sirocco pev2](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/sirocco-pev2/40579)
**Author:** [@trav95](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/trav95)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/sirocco-pev2/40579 "2025-10-31T21:20:00Z")
Sirocco pev2. Used twice. Don’t need pickup only. Paso Robles Ca --- ## [Water reclamation build](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/water-reclamation-build/35970)
**Author:** [@Gilestyle1](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Gilestyle1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 1:26am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/water-reclamation-build/35970 "2025-06-12T01:26:27Z")
Im currently working on building my pressure wash rig and am wanting to build a water reclamation system into it. ( I’ll be posting the build onto the build section once complete) Im looking for info from guys that have… --- ## [Wanted: Reclamation Trailer in CA](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/wanted-reclamation-trailer-in-ca/38410)
**Author:** [@PCSCA](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/PCSCA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/wanted-reclamation-trailer-in-ca/38410 "2024-05-04T01:15:51Z")
Howdy, Does anyone know of or have a reclamation trailer for sale? A recycling system would be nice, but not 100% necessary. We are located in SoCal. Thank you --- ## [12" recovery surface cleaner max gpms?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/12-recovery-surface-cleaner-max-gpms/35553)
**Author:** [@KDAL\_Tex](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/KDAL_Tex)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 5:08am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/12-recovery-surface-cleaner-max-gpms/35553 "2023-01-22T05:08:13Z")
I’m looking at buying the mosmatic 12" recovery surface cleaner to clean apartment stairwells without swamping them. Thing is, I run an 8gpm machine so I don’t know if it can handle the flow. The websites that sell it do… --- ## [Newb reclaim question in TN](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/newb-reclaim-question-in-tn/35178)
**Author:** [@Washman](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Washman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 12:52am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/newb-reclaim-question-in-tn/35178 "2022-11-04T00:52:50Z")
Does anyone on here regularly reclaim? I’ve been in contact with TDEC and it seems that most standard practices aren’t allowed without collecting the wash water. TDEC basically says only plain water can go to to vegetati… --- ## [Water reclaim, discharge into sanitary sewer](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/water-reclaim-discharge-into-sanitary-sewer/22427)
**Author:** [@Seandz](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Seandz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 2:08am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/water-reclaim-discharge-into-sanitary-sewer/22427 "2022-05-16T02:08:55Z")
Does anyone capture water and instead of discharging it into landscaping divert it into a public sewer? That water is treated and so for commercial building washing would be great to pump into sewer as the parking lot do… --- ## [Biggest storm drain](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/biggest-storm-drain/33491)
**Author:** [@Seandz](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Seandz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/biggest-storm-drain/33491 "2022-04-24T15:28:18Z")
What’s the biggest storm drain anyone has run into in a parking lot (or anywhere)? I just got a 54 inch drain protector and I think the biggest drain I remember ever seeing was 3‘ x 3‘. This material is easy to cut and I… --- ## [Suds in Vacuum tank from sh/slo-mo mix](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/suds-in-vacuum-tank-from-sh-slo-mo-mix/33296)
**Author:** [@Seandz](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Seandz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/suds-in-vacuum-tank-from-sh-slo-mo-mix/33296 "2022-04-07T18:44:11Z")
Doing big commercial buildings and due to regulation and especially the draught I am required to collect the water and transfer it back into the sanitary sewer system. I am cleaning a very dirty stucco building and it is… --- ## [Reclaim on concrete drives to save rinsing time? worthwhile?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/reclaim-on-concrete-drives-to-save-rinsing-time-worthwhile/31485)
**Author:** [@s2010](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/s2010)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 5:47am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/reclaim-on-concrete-drives-to-save-rinsing-time-worthwhile/31485 "2021-08-09T05:47:25Z")
Most customers requesting cleaning of concrete have black mold and or algae growth on the deck needing cleaning. Removal with the aid of sh is easy with the right equipment. However rinsing of the removed contamination i… --- ## [Cost of reclaiming water?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cost-of-reclaiming-water/22347)
**Author:** [@SouthernTexan](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/SouthernTexan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 11:51am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cost-of-reclaiming-water/22347 "2020-12-04T11:51:27Z")
I am new to power washing, and I know a lot of people bid around .06-.18 a sqft when power washing. I need to do about 40 parking lots + a building sort of like a plaza. It is mostly dirty with very little oil on the p… --- ## [Sidewalks, Driveways, & Storm Sewers](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/sidewalks-driveways-storm-sewers/8662)
**Author:** [@DanC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/DanC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 5:07am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/sidewalks-driveways-storm-sewers/8662 "2019-10-15T05:07:52Z")
I am working with a few Condominium Owners Associations on washing the driveways & sidewalks in multi unit (100 plus) neighborhoods. In this municipality, SH & surfactants are not allowed in the storm drains. Around here… --- ## [Waste water recovery & recycle options](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/waste-water-recovery-recycle-options/2681)
**Author:** [@ABPW](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/ABPW)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/waste-water-recovery-recycle-options/2681 "2019-09-07T23:17:03Z")
What are my options? --- ## [Reclaim equipment](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/reclaim-equipment/19687)
**Author:** [@Kps0410](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Kps0410)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/reclaim-equipment/19687 "2019-05-08T12:23:27Z")
Does anyone have experience with Hydrotek hydro loop system? I currently have the rpv50 which is just electric recovery/transfer but want to build a closed loop system with breaking the bank. I’m not doing really big job… --- ## [Monster reclaim roots blower](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/monster-reclaim-roots-blower/17681)
**Author:** [@Ecowashpressurewash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Ecowashpressurewash)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/monster-reclaim-roots-blower/17681 "2019-02-13T23:54:06Z")
saw this guys pressure washing/jetting vac rig at the gas station the other day and we started chatting while pumping gas…it was a county rig but still was interesting enough for me to snap a pic of the roots blower…it… --- ## [Tennessee laws in question](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/tennessee-laws-in-question/16245)
**Author:** [@Kburris](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Kburris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/tennessee-laws-in-question/16245 "2018-11-19T20:36:31Z")
Where can you find the laws or regulations governing your town on reclaiming water? --- ## [When is it necessary to reclaim?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/when-is-it-necessary-to-reclaim/15076)
**Author:** [@Gbrunsvold](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Gbrunsvold)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/when-is-it-necessary-to-reclaim/15076 "2018-09-07T12:36:18Z")
I’ll do my best to make this short and sweet as I’ve got tons of questions on the topic haha. I’ve done a lot of reading here on the subject and I may be overthinking it but I feel unsure when it’s necessary to recapture… --- ## [What do you know about the value of reclaim systems?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/what-do-you-know-about-the-value-of-reclaim-systems/7260)
**Author:** [@Frozone](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Frozone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 5:47am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/what-do-you-know-about-the-value-of-reclaim-systems/7260 "2017-02-03T05:47:29Z")
Hey Guys, I’m looking at purchasing a reclaim system. It’s part of a lot. the model is RZV10E1 Have any of you guys used it? What do you know about this system, how well does it hold up? How well does it retain it’s… --- ## [Reclaim for Commercial](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/reclaim-for-commercial/8868)
**Author:** [@Jordie](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Jordie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 5:22pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/reclaim-for-commercial/8868 "2017-07-24T17:22:50Z")
Continuing the discussion from Cleaning concrete w/o pressure: Here are some pics. Yes, I have a reclaim system. Sand Trap and Pump Out with filtration in each barrel. --- ## [Wash water runoff laws](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/wash-water-runoff-laws/12202)
**Author:** [@Kentt713](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Kentt713)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 11:48pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/wash-water-runoff-laws/12202 "2018-04-02T23:48:18Z")
Hey guys, I’m new to pressure washing so please help. I’m in Texas just south of Houston. How do Texas washers deal with waste water? What are the laws? Do I need to use booms to soak up oil. If I do can I still let the … --- ## [Texas waste water laws](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/texas-waste-water-laws/12164)
**Author:** [@Kentt713](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Kentt713)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/texas-waste-water-laws/12164 "2018-03-30T21:53:21Z")
Hey guys, I am new to the pressure washing business. What are the laws for cold water systems? Do I need a recovery system or just watch what chemicals I use? How do you guys deal with this? --- ## [Any California Pressure Wash Business Owners Here?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/any-california-pressure-wash-business-owners-here/11792)
**Author:** [@bobo9912](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/bobo9912)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 2:17pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/any-california-pressure-wash-business-owners-here/11792 "2018-03-18T14:17:58Z")
Hi, Looking to see if there are any California pressure wash business owners here. I can’t seem to find consistent information online about requirements in california for waste water collection / whether soft washing a … --- ## [Water Reclamation Equipment](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/water-reclamation-equipment/11209)
**Author:** [@SurfCity](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/SurfCity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 10:55pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/water-reclamation-equipment/11209 "2018-02-09T22:55:03Z")
Hi All, Looking for vacuum recommendations. I use a shop-vac from home depot right now when i need to keep water from going down the storm drain (I live by the ocean so its best to keep water out of the drains) but it h… --- ## [PA reclaim laws](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/pa-reclaim-laws/10685)
**Author:** [@Neffsfleet](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Neffsfleet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/pa-reclaim-laws/10685 "2017-12-21T01:57:39Z")
Hello everyone. I just got off the phone with PA epa and found out some interesting information. In the state of PA any mobile power washing that uses chemicals.(including bleach and bio degradable) Whether it is fleet… --- ## [Reclaiming water regulations](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/reclaiming-water-regulations/10360)
**Author:** [@CastleCleaners](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/CastleCleaners)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 6:46pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/reclaiming-water-regulations/10360 "2017-11-27T18:46:41Z")
When are you required to reclaim water in the state of Ohio? I’m interested in setting up accounts cleaning concrete with fast food chains when the time is right. Should reclaiming be a concern? --- ## [I Use Hot Water and Reclaim](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/i-use-hot-water-and-reclaim/8933)
**Author:** [@Jordie](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Jordie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 12:45am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/i-use-hot-water-and-reclaim/8933 "2017-08-10T00:45:39Z")
Do you care? If so, ask away. If not, ask away. --- ## [Reclaiming Water?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/reclaiming-water/7390)
**Author:** [@252Fireman](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/252Fireman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/reclaiming-water/7390 "2017-07-01T17:15:56Z")
Hello all 252Fireman here looking for some advice. I have an opportunity to get into the fleet cleaning business with Garbage trucks. Pretty high end company. In a nut shell how does the Reclaiming water game work? If I’… --- ## [Reclaiming SH runoff?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/reclaiming-sh-runoff/7109)
**Author:** [@Clean1](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Clean1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 3:24pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/reclaiming-sh-runoff/7109 "2017-01-05T15:24:07Z")
So…just like the title says. Does anyone ever reclaim SH? Not for re-use. I have an RHG reclamation vac but I don’t want to ruin it with bleach. --- ## [Do water reclaim vacuums have a faulty design?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/do-water-reclaim-vacuums-have-a-faulty-design/5492)
**Author:** [@Boss](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Boss)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 12:54am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/do-water-reclaim-vacuums-have-a-faulty-design/5492 "2015-11-22T00:54:43Z")
So i’ve owned a few different water reclaim vacuums and they all seem to have the same problem. They use a sump pump to transfer water from the vacuum to either a grey water tank or landscaping. None of them have held … --- ## [Grey Water Tank For Water Reclaim](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/grey-water-tank-for-water-reclaim/4394)
**Author:** [@Boss](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Boss)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2015, 12:12am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/grey-water-tank-for-water-reclaim/4394 "2015-09-10T00:12:42Z")
So water reclaim is a big issue in California and I have been pondering the best way to setup my new flatbed truck with a reclaim unit. Filtering and reusing the water would be ideal, but after doing more research on the… [Next page](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/c/reclaim-recapture/54.md?page=1)