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Professional Drain Cleaning for Your Ithaca NY Car Wash

Clean Earth Septic • July 2, 2024

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Car Wash Drain Cleanouts in Ithaca, NY| Hydro Excavating | Elmira, New York Drain Line Cleaning

We're big fans of car washes because they keep our trucks clean, and our trucks definitely get dirty! When you think about your local car wash, you're probably not thinking about where the wastewater goes... but when you work in the sewer & drain industry like us, you definitely are! Here at Clean Earth Septic Service, we work with a variety of car wash clients who rely on us to keep their businesses running.


Car wash water runoff is full of dirt, debris, mud and oil. Before it can head to the sewer to be treated it's go to be free from debris and that's where we come in. We offer a variety of services for car washes and other commercial businesses, so keep reading to learn more or contact us today for a quote!


Drain Cleaning and Holding Tank Pumping:

You never know what you’re going to knock off of someone’s car. We’re not talking about antennas or "I heart my labradoodle" magnets, we’re talking about the junk that they bring in with them. Huge clumps of mud, rocks, sticks, and stuff you’d never guess would stick to a car in the first place! Sure, your drains can handle a lot, but mix that with the grease that comes off of undercarriages and brakes and you need a professional drain cleaner to do the job right. Our technicians utilize high pressure water jets to clean away dirt and debris, and with specialized equipment we can pump out holding tanks to ensure your businesses is running smoothly and your wastewater practices support a healthy environment.


Sewer Line Opening Service:

Just because it goes down the drains doesn’t mean that it’s gone for good. Eventually you’re going to need sewer line cleaning to scrape everything out all the way to the public sewer line. Clean Earth Septic is is the sewer cleaner you need. Our technicians use the latest equipment to ensure that pipes are free of dirt, grease, gravel or other blockages. And when there's an issue we offer camera technology to properly diagnose and repair the issue at hand.


Preventive Maintenance Programs:

Why wait until you’re standing in two inches of water to give us a call? With our preventive maintenance program, we’ll keep everything cleaned out year-round so that so that you never have to turn a customer away due to a clogged drain or sewer line issue. We service car washes throughout the Ithaca, NY and Finger Lakes region including Elmira, Corning, Big Flats, Waverly and Watkins.


When you choose Clean Earth Septic, you’re not just getting a service provider; you’re getting a partner who’s committed to helping you maintain a clean and efficient wastewater system. Whether it’s storm water basin cleaning in Cayuga, NY, car wash tank maintenance in the Finger Lakes Region, hydroexcavating, or jetting storm water lines, we’ve got the expertise and equipment to handle it all.


Ready to experience the Clean Earth Septic difference? Give us a call today and let us take care of all your wastewater needs in Ithaca, NY, and beyond. We can’t wait to work with you!


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