If you operate a facility that relies on a cooling tower anywhere in New York City, you likely have a lot to think about in terms of regular maintenance, emergency planning and the prevention of bacterial overgrowth. Much of this regular maintenance is typically done to improve efficiency, thereby reducing the total cost to operate […]
The Importance Of Legionella Compliance For Cooling Towers
Cooling towers serve a variety of critical roles in facilities across America, but they also come with risks as part of their operation. Their main role of providing comprehensive heat exchange via quick and efficient cooling means that they rely heavily on water, and water constantly coursing through a large system can become dirty or […]
How To Prepare For A DOH Cooling Tower Inspection
Buildings and facilities that rely on a cooling tower to manage their air temperature must undergo regular and comprehensive inspection in order to ensure that their machinery is safe. However, the safety of a cooling tower does not just rely on the correct functioning of its mechanical parts; the water in the tower must also […]
What Is A Legionella Compliance Audit?
Those whose facilities or buildings operate a cooling tower, even if only during certain months of the year, are responsible for remaining in compliance with local and state regulations regarding their machinery and its potential risks of operation. In order to ensure that cooling towers remain compliant, it is important that regular audits are conducted […]
What You Need To Know After Cooling Tower Startup
Cooling towers serve a critical role in many buildings and facilities by providing cooling consistently across all areas of a facility. However, many parts of the United States do not require the use of a cooling tower all year long due to cooler weather in the fall and winter. Companies may choose to let their […]
How Often Should Cooling Towers Be Maintained?
A cooling tower is a complex mechanical system that provides cool air to your building. However, because of the wide variety of equipment and features it contains, it is important that it is cleaned and maintained regularly in order to keep it at peak operational efficiency. Regular cleaning also ensures that the system remains safe […]
What To Do If Your Water System Tests Positive For Legionella
All buildings, from residential homes to large industrial facilities, rely in some way on freshwater. This leaves them susceptible to the growth of bacteria and other contaminants in the water that could have a lasting or significant impact on the building. If you have recently conducted a Legionella test and have discovered that your freshwater […]
When Do You Need Emergency Legionella Testing?
Legionella testing is an important part of owning and maintaining a building, whether or not the facility relies on a cooling tower. Any freshwater source that produces vapor, mist or aerosolized water, from decorative fountains to hot tubs and even showerheads, can be home to Legionella bacteria. While regular testing should be included in the […]
The Cooling Tower Cleaning Checklist
Cooling towers are a critical element of many buildings and facilities because of their role as the primary cooling machine that produces temperate air throughout the building. However, cooling towers must be regularly maintained and cleaned in order to keep them safe to operate; not only can they become dangerous when not properly cleaned, but […]
