Servicing Car Washes Throughout Central PA

Rachel Kline • March 19, 2024

When it comes to car wash pits and maintenance, we've got you covered!

In addition to septic and grease trap maintenance, you might not realize our trucks are capable of hauling a variety of liquid waste from businesses like car washes, fabrication shops, and more. Our fleet includes trucks designed for specific applications which allows us to offer multiple wastewater hauling and cleaning services. When it comes to car washes, we work with clients throughout Central PA who rely on us to keep their businesses running. Keep reading to learn more or contact us today to schedule service!


CAR WASH CLEANOUTS 101

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 use our vac trucks to clean out solids and waste from car wash troughs, pits and tanks. As needed, we'll use pressure washers to loosen and remove any additional debris and ensure your tanks are completely clean.


We don't just pump out water and leave the dirt and grit behind. We have specialized equipment to make sure ALL debris is gone and your pipes are flowing freely. Improper or incomplete cleaning can lead to build up in your troughs and blockages in your drainage pipes so hiring a certified waste removal company is a must. 


DRAIN CLEANING & HOLDING TANK PUMPING:
From car washes to fabrication shops or automotive repair shops, we help clean out area drains where dirt and debris collects. 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 business is running smoothly and your wastewater practices support a healthy environment.


SEWER LINE OPENING SERVICES:
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. John Kline 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.


PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE:
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 Central PA area including Lancaster, York, Lebanon, Dauphin, Chester and Cumberland counties.



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