Any business or facility owner who utilizes cooling towers and other machinery that relies on water should conduct regular maintenance on the system. A comprehensive maintenance strategy includes consistent Legionella sampling to understand the current state of the water being used in the system. Legionella sampling offers a variety of benefits with almost no downsides; […]
How Are Legionella Prevention Plans Helpful?
Anyone who spends time in a building that uses freshwater could be risking exposure to any bacteria that exist in the water, including Legionella. For this reason, building owners or maintenance managers have a responsibility to ensure that they maintain a robust Legionella prevention plan in order to keep people safe when they visit. Legionella […]
What Is Legionella Sampling?
Any individual who operates a cooling tower, spa, hot tub, decorative fountain, or other feature that regularly uses water should consider regular testing the water for bacteria. One of the primary bacteria that can cause issues in these types of devices is Legionella. Sampling can indicate whether a water source is contaminated with this potentially […]
The Cooling Tower Maintenance Checklist
Any individual who is responsible for the operation of a cooling tower carries a large responsibility, not only to keep the tower safe but to maintain it for as long as possible in order to prevent costly repairs and replacement. Business owners and commercial building owners who require assistance with cooling tower maintenance should rely […]
Benefits Of Legionella Risk Assessments
Individuals who are responsible for keeping their building’s water system safe and in good repair should include Legionella management as part of their strategy. Legionella can flourish in any freshwater system, so undergoing regular risk assessments is an important part of remaining vigilant against this potentially dangerous bacteria. Even if your water has never been […]
5 Ways to Ensure Proper Cooling Tower Maintenance
Cooling towers are a critical part of many facilities’ operations, from commercial and industrial air conditioning systems to other forms of heat removal. Regardless of how your building uses its cooling tower, continually inspecting the system to keep it working safely and efficiently is an important aspect of regular maintenance. As you consider revisiting how […]
Items To Include In Your Legionella Prevention Plan
Any individual who is responsible for operating cooling towers, HVAC systems, or the water schemes of a building should be sure to create and maintain a Legionella prevention plan. Legionella is a dangerous bacteria that can cause severe pneumonia and even death in humans, and it thrives in freshwater at water temperatures frequently used in […]
The Benefits of Cooling Tower Cleaning Services
Any individual who is responsible for managing a building or facility that operates a cooling tower must be sure to keep the tower in good working order. This is important not only from a health and safety perspective but also as part of ensuring the longevity and efficiency of the system to reduce costs and […]
Why Are Legionella Risk Assessments Important?
Any freshwater system in a building can harbor dangerous bacteria. If the building’s owners or managers have a regular risk assessment conducted they can detect this early and avoid an outbreak. Legionella risk assessments not only evaluate the current state of bacteria in the water, but they also provide valuable insight into problematic areas in […]
