The relative humidity level in our built environments is critical to prevent occupant discomfort and/or damage to building materials. Choose to read the quick high level summary, or test your knowledge by following this interactive…
Water Treatment can be a tricky category to purchase. I’ve spent much of my career trying to explain the nuances. There are many different offerings in the marketplace, and on the surface, the costs can…
These challenging times are forcing some companies to tighten their belts. Taking the time to review your cooling tower bleed can be worth your time as often substantial water and energy savings are attainable with…
Your water systems harbor biological growth that can cause serious health issues. The CDC National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System continues to show an increase in infections from Legionella. Since 2001, the number of instances have…
Water softening is a process in which water flows through a bed of resin to exchange the hardness ions, calcium and magnesium, for sodium ions. When the resin has reached its capacity for holding hardness…
Legionella bacteria live in water and are found in natural aquatic environments. However, the artificial environments within building systems can provide conditions that encourage the bacteria’s growth, such as ideal temperature, water stagnation, and presence…
The Power Of Data Modern steam and cooling plants have objectives that go beyond the primary goal of producing heating and cooling reliably. Within the context of business, the goal is to also achieve the…
Performing regular waterside inspections of your critical system equipment is an important part of a successful preventative maintenance program. As we enter the holiday season, many systems may be temporarily shut down, providing a perfect…
Many HVAC evaporative cooling systems are idle or off throughout the winter months, and are often drained to prevent freezing. These extended shutdowns provide excellent conditions for deposits to form and bacteria to grow. When…
Water softeners are commonplace in industrial and institutional settings. These units utilize salt to ideally eliminate the hardness of the incoming water. Since salt usage is essential for softener function and has associated environmental and…
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