Building, Equipment, and Vehicle Washing Information
The LAC has a Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Discharge of Exterior Vehicle Wash Water Permit which allows airport tenants and LAC to wash vehicles and equipment only in certain areas of the airport. A map showing the locations of the permitted washing areas is provided in the below link. The permit sets certain requirements that must be met to conduct washing in these areas. Brochures detailing washing requirements can be found in the informational brochure section of this page.
- Wash Area Location Map
- 2019 LDEQ Wash Water Discharge Permit Approval Letter
- List of Soaps Reviewed for Permit Compliance
- Wash Rack Usage Information Form
- Training Presentation
Contractors or tenants working on LAC property, conducting activities such as pressure washing utilizing any additives or soaps must be permitted with the LDEQ. A detailed discussion of environmental requirements for contractors working on airport property is included in the Construction Site Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program section of this page. Tenants conducting activities such as building or stationary equipment washing using soap should also have a permit with the LDEQ if the water will discharge to any storm drain, ditch, etc. Information on the required permit is provided below. Part I Section A of the Discharge of Exterior Vehicle Wash Water Permit discusses the activities to which the permit applies.