Washing heavy equipment, vehicles, and vessels without proper containment creates serious environmental and legal problems. Untreated wastewater flowing into storm drains violates EPA regulations and state water quality standards. Fines start at thousands of dollars and escalate with repeat violations. Steel and concrete wash racks solve both problems at once. They provide the structural durability to handle heavy loads and high-pressure washing while capturing contaminated runoff for proper treatment or disposal. Whether you’re managing a municipal fleet, construction equipment, marine vessels, or rental inventory, a professionally designed wash rack keeps you compliant and keeps your equipment clean.

Municipal Vehicle Wash Racks

City and county fleets can’t legally wash vehicles without capturing the runoff. Salt residue, oil, grease, fuel, antifreeze, and road chemicals all flow off municipal equipment during washing. These contaminants are regulated pollutants under the Clean Water Act. A steel or concrete wash rack with proper drainage and water recovery systems lets municipalities clean their fleets while meeting stormwater permit requirements. The rack handles everything from compact sedans to fire trucks and refuse haulers. The investment protects equipment worth millions while eliminating violation risks that cost far more than the wash rack itself.

Construction Equipment Wash Racks

Construction sites generate some of the dirtiest equipment in any industry. Concrete, mud, hydraulic fluid, diesel fuel, and chemical additives coat machinery daily. None of it can legally wash into storm drains or onto unpaved ground where it migrates to waterways. A heavy-duty wash rack built from reinforced steel or concrete handles the weight of loaded dump trucks and excavators while capturing everything that comes off during cleaning. The system pays for itself by preventing EPA fines, extending equipment life, and keeping machinery operating at peak efficiency instead of struggling under layers of hardened debris.

Boat Wash Racks for Invasive Species Control

State and federal agencies require boats moving between water bodies to undergo inspection and decontamination. Aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels and quagga mussels cause billions in infrastructure damage and destroy native ecosystems. A dedicated boat wash rack provides the high-pressure washing capability needed to remove organisms from hulls, trailers, and equipment while capturing runoff that could reintroduce contamination to clean waters. Marinas, boat ramps, and waterway access points use these systems to meet inspection requirements and protect local resources. The contained washing prevents both biological contamination and chemical pollutants from entering water systems.

Rental Equipment Wash Racks

Equipment rental operations turn inventory faster when they can clean and inspect returned items efficiently. Dirty equipment cannot be returned to the rental line. Cross-contamination between customers creates liability. Washing rental equipment on unpaved lots or over storm drains violates environmental regulations in most jurisdictions. A properly designed wash rack handles the variety of equipment rental companies manage—from compact tools to heavy machinery—while capturing the unknown mix of contaminants that comes back from job sites. The system protects both the business and the environment while keeping inventory moving.

Every operation has different washing requirements, load capacities, and space constraints. We’ll help you design the wash rack system that fits your needs and keeps you compliant. Contact us to discuss your specific application.