| Wash pads | |
| The following four options are available | |
 | Inflatable wash pads are used at temporary or multiple sites. While quick and easy to set up they are not suitable for permanent or high volume sites. |
| Semi permanent wash pads are fixed to the floor and generally stay at a site for months or years. Not designed for temporary sites but a much cheaper alternative to civil costs. | |
 | Steel semi permanent wash bays are extremely durable though more difficult and costly to transport and erect. Designed for several years on site or heavy usage and generally used with side screens. The wash collection tank can be utilised as an interceptor by dividing into sections. |
| Traditionally built concrete wash bays surrounded by a kerb and with central silt trap. Price depends on site conditions and ground works | |
| Water discharge | |
| Depending on location and volume of water Morclean's interpretation of E.A guidelines are that wash water can be directed to foul, usually via a 3 stage interceptor. | |
 | Whilst it is assumed that this is satisfactory it cannot be suggested that this is a guaranteed or acceptable method of discharge and advice and/or consent should be given for each individual site. |
| It is assumed that connection direct to foul from the wash pad would not be permitted generally. Should the foul connection be a distance from the proposed wash pad water can be pumped from a mini sump instead. | |
 | It is assumed that water could be collected from the wash pad and directed to an interceptor. While interceptors are generally installed underground, Morclean also supply above ground interceptors. Water can be collected in a mini sump and pumped to the interceptor. |
| Water can be then discharged either by gravity to a foul connection or pumped over distance. Otherwise water from the interceptor is diverted to a water recycle unit. |
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