Reclaim systems reclaim taxes, too.
Modern washes are built around water treatment: reclaim/recycle systems, oil-water separators, filtration, grit interceptors. That is pollution-control property under §11.31.
Express or full-serve
Tunnel, in-bay automatic, or self-serve — reclaim and separation equipment qualifies across formats.
Portfolio plays
Multi-site wash operators stack exemptions the same way c-store chains do.
Example: an express tunnel with full reclaim commonly certifies $400k–$900k — roughly $10,000–$22,000/year of typical relief. Figures are typical examples, not guarantees — your number depends on your equipment and county rate.
What typically qualifies
- Water reclaim & recycle systems
- Oil-water separators & grit interceptors
- Filtration and clarification equipment
- Detention & stormwater controls
- Chemical containment
Common questions
Does a brand-new wash qualify?
Yes — and filing in the first tax year captures savings immediately. Engage at design phase for the maximum.
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