If your building has been the center of a Legionella outbreak, you already have a lot of things on your mind. From dealing with the reporting and treatment requirements to managing your finances while the building is closed, Legionella is taking up a large portion of your mental bandwidth right now. Reopening A Building After […]
How To Prevent Legionella In A Cooling Tower System
As you consider how to keep your facility running without issue for as long as possible, your cooling tower is one of the aspects you must keep in mind. Cooling towers are one of the most common origin sources of Legionella outbreaks, which means that it is critical that you maintain a regular and comprehensive […]
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 Are Fresh Air Intakes And Do They Impact Legionella?
If you are keeping an eye out for Legionella, you already have a lot of things to think about. From the quality of your water to the good repair of your mechanical systems, it is important that you are cognizant of the risk that Legionella poses. Many individuals may choose to install a fresh air […]
What to Expect During An NYC DOH Cooling Tower Inspection
Any building that relies on a cooling tower for heat exchange and transfer will be subject to regular inspections by the NY City/NY State Department of Health to ensure that it is not a health risk to those in the area. However, the process of inspection can seem daunting, and you may not know what […]
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 […]
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 […]
Managing The Risk Of Legionella In Cooling Towers
As someone who owns a building or manages the operation of a cooling tower, you likely spend time each year considering the efficiency and effectiveness of your cooling system. However, you may not know that cooling towers can pose a significant risk to people’s health if they are not properly maintained. Without a number of […]
Factors Affecting Risk Of Legionella In Cooling Towers
Individuals who are responsible for a facility’s cooling towers have many tasks to consider, from maintaining the system’s function to keeping it safe and abiding by local regulations. As part of this process, cooling towers must regularly undergo inspection for Legionella, a potentially dangerous bacteria that can proliferate in cooling towers before spreading to infect […]
