Legionella Management

Biofouling

11/12/2017

Biofouling occurs when microorganisms such as algae, fungi, and bacteria are abundant on the surfaces of cooling towers, and the frequency of reoccurrence depends on your system’s operation (as with open versus closed systems).

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The average 500,000 square foot property has over $5 million of capital equipment to protect. Properly treated, the equipment and associated piping will have a life expectancy of 30 years.

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Water efficiency programs can reduce annual water, energy, chemical and sewer expense by as much as 30%.

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Galvanized steel cooling towers are particularly susceptible to “white rust” corrosion, which is prevented during equipment start-up by metal passivation.

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Legionella is found in all water systems. It is particularly worrisome in systems that atomize water. Our experience and control methodology are being employed at the two largest teaching hospitals in Chicago.

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