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 […]
When to Consider Cooling Tower Cleaning and Maintenance
Anyone who is responsible for the ownership and operation of a cooling tower likely has a schedule for ensuring proper maintenance of the tower. However, some times of year are better options for cooling tower cleaning and maintenance than others. In order to decide when you should consider cleaning and maintaining your tower, you must […]
What Is A Legionella Prevention Plan?
Anyone responsible for the operation or management of a cooling tower or facility with an HVAC system should conduct regular risk assessments to ensure that the system is functioning safely and efficiently. Part of a robust risk assessment is a Legionella prevention plan that is customized to suit the individual facility’s needs. Without a comprehensive […]
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 […]
6 Steps Of The Cooling Tower Cleaning Process
Cooling towers are a critical aspect of the HVAC system in facilities and buildings with large heating and cooling needs such as hospitals, data centers, commercial buildings, shopping centers, and industrial facilities. However, just because a cooling tower is operational does not mean that it is running efficiently or safely. Regular cooling tower cleaning procedure […]
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 […]
Why Is Boiler Water Treatment Important?
Any facility that utilizes hot water or steam needs to maintain a boiler or heater in order to feed its heating system or steaming system. As the name implies, a boiler’s purpose is to heat water so that it can be used for hot water systems or streamlines throughout the building, or facility. It can […]