Falcon Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 This was reported in the Wall Street Journal yesterday. This trend continues and bikini bike washes may disappear....the horror! Towns May Shut Off Tap On Home Car Washing By JIM CARLTON December 4, 2007; Page B1 "The surging environmental movement appears poised to claim a common American pastime: washing the family car. "In King County, Wash., local officials are mulling a move to prohibit residents from washing their cars on the street over concerns that the runoff is sloshing into Puget Sound. In Fairfax, Calif., fearing similar runoff pollution, officials have proposed a ban on washing cars in front of one's home, with citations and possible imprisonment for violators. "In Santa Monica, Calif., city officials drafted a plan in October to rein in car washing by groups such as the Boy Scouts or soccer clubs. The city deems such car-wash fund-raisers "one of the biggest water wasters and pollution-generating events of this type," according to its proposal. So it wants to set up a pilot program in which at least some fund-raisers will be asked to volunteer to use a new "waterless" cleaning product. "Across the country, environmental worries are fueling a crackdown on the automotive bucket brigades that have been a staple of American culture. Many towns -- particularly those on the eco-friendly West Coast -- cite reports showing that soap and grime from home car washes can run into the nearest stream or creek, poisoning the fish and other wildlife. "In Santa Monica Bay, for example, 30 million to 40 million gallons of urban runoff from sources such as car washing flows into the bay every day when it doesn't rain, according to Heal the Bay, an environmental group. The environmental groups don't take much issue with commercial car washes, because most of those funnel runoff into municipal sewer systems for treatment." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Resort Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 That sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninbox Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I knew it, man. Those freakin' boy scouts and soccer clubs are destroying the environment and causing global warming. Its about time we cracked down on those little bastards before the planet is completely destroyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdog Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 (edited) That sucks Well looky there. A legitimate excuse for having a filthy bike. RUE THE DAY, Lunchbox! I knew it, man. Those freakin' boy scouts and soccer clubs are destroying the environment and causing global warming. Its about time we cracked down on those little bastards before the planet is completely destroyed. Edited December 5, 2007 by Scottdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Resort Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Well looky there. A legitimate excuse for having a filthy bike. RUE THE DAY, Lunchbox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdog Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I like that shot. :bthumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebird77clone Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Well looky there. A legitimate excuse for having a filthy bike. RUE THE DAY, Lunchbox! [/size NO WAY is his bike more dirty than mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I don't know man...I've seen it up close. It's dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOE Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 That sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Briggs Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Global Warming...... They need to send AL to Ohio today. I will show him some Global Warming, asshole.......................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV62 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 (edited) That will be the day there will be headlines about some crazy MF in Arkansas in a standoff situation with authorities, when they come to MY home and tell me I can't wash MY vehicle with MY water in MY driveway. Edited December 6, 2007 by Vintage62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman George Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 God bless the People's Republic of Santa Monica..........bastages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallRider Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Who's worried about washing their vehicles in Western Washington . . . shit - you'd be lucky to find it under all the water we've had! Poor folk around Bremerton had in excess of 12" of rain fall on Monday alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 (edited) Who's worried about washing their vehicles in Western Washington . . . shit - you'd be lucky to find it under all the water we've had! Poor folk around Bremerton had in excess of 12" of rain fall on Monday alone. I saw on the news ya'all got salmon swimmin in yer streets....I'ld have HARVEST some of them......... Edited December 6, 2007 by charger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Damn now we gotta ride at least to Arizona, Nevada or Oregon to get our bikes washed. Oh that's OK we do that already anyway!!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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