Operating a cooling tower is a complex process that requires careful consideration in order to make the most effective use of the system. From safety concerns to energy usage, maintenance of a cooling tower addresses a variety of critical concepts. Building owners and managers who have become aware of the large impact that a cooling […]
Which Systems Should You Sample For Legionella?
If you are considering sampling your water for Legionella, you have already made a wise decision that can keep you and others safe. However, sampling is not as simple as putting some water in a cup, and it is best to work alongside experts who can determine the unique risk factors present in your system […]
How Often Should Cooling Towers Be Cleaned?
Any individual responsible for managing or maintaining a facility that uses a cooling tower must be sure to regularly clean the tower. Even if the cooling tower continues to operate as intended, leaving the tower to build up more and more debris and detritus can cause a wide variety of issues over time, leading to […]
How Often Should My Cooling Tower Be Tested For Legionella?
Cooling towers are critical to the proper operation of many facilities, they are effective in cooling the critical spaces, or systems that are important to the facility. However, cooling towers must be regularly maintained, and part of this process is testing for bacteria in the water. Bacteria can cause a number of issues, both to […]
Questions To Ask When Creating A Legionella Prevention Plan
If you are in need of a Legionella prevention plan for your building or facility, you may have attempted to create and manage a strategy on your own. However, working with a consultant is often a better choice than tackling a Legionella issue alone, both for safety’s sake and for the sake of a comprehensive […]
How Cleaning Cooling Towers Boosts Performance
Any individual who is considering how to prolong the life and improve the function of a building’s cleaning tower has likely considered some level of maintenance. However, cleaning cooling towers is not a task that can be done off-hand in just a few minutes during your free time. A regular and consistent cooling tower maintenance […]
How To Perform Legionella Sampling on a Cooling Tower
Whether you own a building with a cooling tower or are simply responsible for the maintenance of a tower at a facility, Legionella prevention is likely high on the list of goals that your regular routine aims for. However, Legionella is a challenging bacteria to overcome, and it is important that you perform regular sampling, […]
The Legionella Sampling Process In 5 Steps
Legionella bacteria can grow in any equipment that uses freshwater; however, the most common locations are in facilities that utilize recirculating hot water cooling towers, hot tubs and large fountains. In order to keep the building safe for visitors and people in the area, regular Legionella sampling is an important part of maintenance. The Legionella […]
The Benefits Of Cooling Tower Maintenance
Business owners and commercial building managers who are responsible for the operation of a cooling tower at their facility should understand the benefits that come with cooling tower maintenance services. Maintenance is about more than simply repairing a cooling tower when it begins to malfunction. It includes keeping the tower compliant with local and state […]
