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City of Raleigh Conservation Certification Program
The City of Raleigh is a leader in changing the attitudes and practices of our citizens to realize that water is a precious resource. In a collaborative effort, the City of Raleigh and the car wash industry developed a Conservation Certification Program.

North Carolina Conservation Certification Program
The purpose of the water conservation "Vehicle Wash Certification Program" is to promote best management practices and recognize year-round conservation efforts. For Public Utilities, the incentives are reductions in peak demand and year-round demand, resulting in delayed imposition of drought restrictions. The principle incentive to the professional vehicle wash owner is to receive "credit" for proactively conserving water not only during a drought but also throughout the year.

NC Conservation Certification Application
To participate, a vehicle wash operation must submit a completed application and have an on-site inspection for each site to be certified. Any licensed plumbing contractor will measure water flows, inspect equipment for leaks, and make recommendations for increased efficiency. The North Carolina Professional Carwash Association will then issue the certifications for those facilities that have met the criteria.

Drought Management Advisory Council
The U.S. Drought Monitor focuses on broad scale conditions. Information provided for North Carolina is relative to the information provided from all other states and the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory council. Local conditions may vary.