When it is time to tackle water treatment in your cooling tower, you may realize that the scope of the project is greater than what you had originally expected. Leaving your water treatment to a skilled professional is a wise choice, but choosing who should manage this aspect of your facility can be a challenge. […]
5 Questions To Ask A Legionella Testing Company
When it comes time to test for Legionella in your water supply, it is important to understand that this is not a process that should be attempted by someone without experience. Most facilities rely on professional Legionella testing companies to handle this part of water system maintenance due to a combination of time and money […]
What Should I Do If My Building Tests Positive For Legionella?
Having a building test positive for Legionella is many owners’ and managers’ worst nightmare, though they may not realize just how important this situation is until it occurs. Legionella is a potentially deadly bacteria, which means that it must be tackled quickly—ideally before it arises at all, but immediately after it is discovered if it […]
How To Obtain Compliance With NYC Local Law 77 For Your Cooling Tower
Cooling towers are some of the most powerful and widely used pieces of machinery in large buildings and facilities. They regulate temperature through heat exchange that is facilitated by water—and this water can become contaminated with bacteria and other harmful contents that can put not only the system but also the people in the area […]
What To Look For In A Legionella Testing Company
Legionella testing should be a regular part of any facility’s maintenance if they use equipment that requires water in order to operate; that qualification fits most places, which at the very least are likely to have a water heater or perhaps a cooling tower or evaporative condenser. The choice becomes even simpler for facilities relying […]
4 Cooling Tower Water Treatment Best Practices
If you are in charge of properly managing a cooling tower, you have likely already become aware of the wide variety of tasks and responsibilities that go into creating a sustainable and effective water treatment schedule. However, in an effort to avoid issues such as corrosion and bacterial growth, it can be easy to overcompensate […]
The Importance Of Legionella Testing For Cooling Towers
Cooling towers are some of the most complex aspects of a building’s HVAC system, and they can pose a number of unique problems. However, they are also valuable tools for efficiently controlling the temperature of a large building and fulfilling the structure’s unique HVAC needs. Thus, regular maintenance of the tower is critical for proper […]
How Does A Cooling Tower Water Treatment System Work?
Water treatment is one of the staple necessities of owning and operating a cooling tower, but many building managers are unfamiliar with how the process actually works and the steps that it entails. While state and local regulations typically make certain parts of the process mandatory, your tower—and your bottom line—can benefit from a thorough […]
Are You Prepared For Summertime Disinfection Of Your Cooling Tower?
Summertime is a high-energy time for most facilities, as their cooling towers kick into high gear and work harder than ever to keep the building systems cool. However, this boosted operation level also means that a cooling tower that is fostering Legionella bacteria may pose a greater danger than ever thanks to the growth-promoting effects […]
