Whether you are a commercial facility or a private homeowner, bacterial growth in your water system is cause for concern. Commercial facilities must monitor water system bacterial growth as part of their regular operations and compliance mandates. Likewise, private homeowners may worry that bacterial growth in their water heaters could threaten their families. It is […]
Chillers – How Critical Is Water Treatment For Them?
When most business owners think of water treatment, they mostly envision wastewater and the responsibilities specific to those who operate cooling towers. However, systems that utilize one or more chillers must also keep water treatment goals in mind, even in closed loop systems that seemingly have no outside forces to impact their degeneration. If you […]
Why Independent Legionella Testing?
Legionella testing should be a regular part of your water management plan, regardless of whether you operate the most common culprits behind the spread of Legionnaires’ disease, such as cooling towers. However, testing is not as simple as dipping a test strip into the water that comes out of your tap; in fact, it is […]
Benefits Of Corrosion Coupon Monitoring
Your water system is vulnerable to a wide array of potential issues, from Legionella bacterial overgrowth to rust and sediment. Creating a proper water treatment plan that addresses these risks comprehensively requires more than just guesswork; you will need to conduct testing to understand what vulnerabilities your system is facing. One such option is the […]
How Do You Catch Legionnaires’ Disease?
Illnesses in humans are most often brought about seemingly without cause; microparticles and bacteria enter the body without warning from a variety of sources and cause sickness and potentially even death. However, thanks to advances in technology, science and monitoring, it is now more possible than ever before to not only understand how human illness […]
Filtration And The Benefits On Closed Loop Systems
Water systems come in many shapes and sizes, and choosing the right one for your particular application is an important part of ensuring the long-term reliability, affordability and efficiency of your facility. One option that you may not yet have considered is a closed loop system. For those who are evaluating whether this choice is […]
Legionella Laws For Cooling Towers: New York City & State Comparison Chart For 2022
Buildings with cooling towers must follow certain rules and regulations in order to maintain standards of safety, including legionella laws for cooling towers, both for the people who work there and the public in the area. A major reason for this is to prevent the spread of Legionella. Typically, state and local laws describe the […]
What Is The Efficiency Of The Cooling Tower And How To Improve Its Efficiency
Your facility’s cooling tower (or towers) serves as an often overlooked but important aspect of your overall costs, not only in repairs but also utility and water bills. Your towers require water to run and energy to operate, which means that it is in your best interest to make sure that they are as efficient […]
Energy Management And Temperature Control In Cooling Tower
When you think of your cooling tower, the first thing that might come to mind is how it operates compared to how cool air is produced for your building. However, have you considered how managing the energy and temperature within the cooling tower can impact how much you pay for your cooling and utility bills? […]
