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W100 - Water Recycling System

Name: W100 - Water Recycling System | Modular Effluent Recovery
Brand: KKE Wash Systems

Modular W100 - Water Recycling System for eco-efficient vehicle wash operations. Clean, odor-free water reuse for car, bus, or fleet washing in Switzerland.

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KKE W100 multi-stage water-recycling skid system installed in a plant room

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W100 - Water Recycling System: Advanced Effluent Recovery for Vehicle Washing

The W100 - Water Recycling System from KKE is a cutting-edge, modular solution engineered to optimize water reuse in vehicle wash operations. As global industries face increasing water scarcity and rising operational costs, efficient water management is not just an environmental imperative—it’s a strategic advantage for forward-thinking businesses.

Why Recycle Vehicle Wash Water?

Freshwater is getting scarcer, harder and more expensive — and a wash bay draws it by the thousand litres:

Water scarcity is intensifying in many regions through environmental degradation and urban demand.
Even where volume is sufficient, dissolved salts — calcium and magnesium — make the supply hard, adding treatment load and water-conditioning cost.
Excessive freshwater draw undermines wash profitability.
Untreated discharge fails environmental compliance in many jurisdictions.
The W100 - Water Recycling System is built to resolve all four — a high-performance, low-intervention reuse loop.

Special Considerations in Vehicle Wash Water Reuse

Wash effluent is not municipal sewage. Municipal wastewater is mostly organic material; vehicle wash water carries a different blend:

Hydrocarbons — free oil and grease off engines, chassis and pavement.
Suspended solids — road mud, grit and sludge.
Detergents and surfactants carried over from the wash chemistry.
Dissolved inorganic salts that scale equipment and spot paintwork.
The W100 - Water Recycling System treats this blend in stages, purpose-built for auto wash bays, bus fleets and industrial vehicle wash stations.

What Reused Water Has to Deliver

Water going back through a wash has to clear a higher bar than water going to drain:

Clear — suspended grit removed, so it cannot scour paintwork on the next wash.
Oil-free — free hydrocarbons taken out, so recycled water leaves no film on the vehicle.
Odour-neutral — organics and residual smell adsorbed out, with optional aeration instead of chemicals.
Soft enough — hardness salts stripped, so there is no spotting and blowers dry faster.
Each of the four W100 stages below exists to hit one of these.

KKE W100 water-treatment skid installed in a plant room

Step-by-Step Process: How the W100 - Water Recycling System Works

Step 1: Oil Sludge Separation The process starts with the W100 - Oil Sludge Separator, a stand-alone skid-mounted unit that separates sludge, oil, and water. This smart separator operates above-ground, eliminating the need for pit-based tanks and allowing uninterrupted maintenance without halting wash operations.
Step 2: Multimedia Filtration Post oil-sludge extraction, the water is channeled through the robust W100 - Multimedia Filter. This filtration system consists of layered sand, gravel, and anthracite media that mechanically remove fine suspensions and turbidity from water.
Step 3: Activated Carbon Filtration Addressing organic compounds and residual odors, the W100 - Activated Carbon Filter uses the principle of adsorption (not absorption). The carbon media traps microscopic pollutants and results in significantly improved water clarity and neutrality of smell.
Step 4: Resin Softening (Optional) In hard water conditions, the W100 - Resin Softener removes calcium and magnesium ions that cause spots and soap-resisting films on vehicle exteriors. It enhances shampoo effectiveness and allows blowers to dry surfaces faster.
Step 5: Aeration (Optional) For additional odor control, KKE offers an add-on aeration system that infuses oxygen into the recycled water, further minimizing unpleasant smells without chemical additives.

Modular, Skid-Mounted Design

Each stage of the W100 - Water Recycling System is housed on a separate skid, allowing you to scale or upgrade the system per your specific reuse requirements. This modularity improves serviceability, simplifies installation, and reduces overall system downtime. Skids can be purchased individually or in totality as a complete water recycling solution.

Recommended Applications by Flow Rate

Choosing the right configuration of the W100 - Water Recycling System depends on your wash volume and vehicle type. Use the table below as a guide:

Available flow rates

The W100 scales from small bays to high-throughput sites.

Available capacities — 2,000 · 5,000 · 10,000 · 20,000 · 30,000 · 60,000 · 100,000 L/hr

Key Features of the W100 - Water Recycling System

Modular skid system allows phased installation
Above-ground layout for easy access and service
Industrial-grade filtration units for long life
Suitable for cars, buses, bikes, or heavy machinery
Aeration options reduce odor without chemicals
Eco-friendly operation helps meet environmental norms

Ready to Build Your System?

Whether you’re looking to recycle water in a Bike Wash System or a large-scale Bus/Truck Wash Equipment facility, the W100 - Water Recycling System offers unmatched flexibility, performance, and ROI. Each component is independently serviceable and designed to scale with your business. To customize your setup or seek expert advice, explore our full Water Recycling solutions catalog. Reduce costs, increase sustainability, and maintain compliance effortlessly.

Contact us today to understand how the W100 - Water Recycling System can be integrated into your wash operation for environmental compliance and reduced operational costs.

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