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Cooling Tower Cleaning – Industry Standards for Equipment Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and Legionella Protection

By ClearWater Industries | Mar 24, 2025 |
Cooling Tower Cleaning - Industry Standards for Equipment Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and Legionella Protection

The Importance of Cooling Tower Cleaning for Safety and Compliance Cooling towers play a critical role in HVAC, manufacturing, power generation, and industrial process cooling, but they also require regular cleaning and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and regulatory compliance. Without proper cleaning, cooling towers become breeding grounds for biofilm, scale buildup, and harmful bacteria,…

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Propylene Glycol Safety: How to Handle Antifreeze Solutions

By ClearWater Industries | Mar 7, 2025 |
Propylene Glycol Safety How to Handle Antifreeze Solutions

We all know how Northern winters can be brutal, with subzero temperatures, icy roads, and frozen industrial plants—but summer is just as unforgiving. In fact, according to NOAA’s 130-year climate record, 2024 was the hottest year on record, with an average annual temperature of 55.5°F—3.5 degrees above the 20th-century average. These temperature extremes push our…

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Mitigating Legionella Risks: Effective Cooling Tower Maintenance Practices

By ClearWater Industries | Feb 21, 2025 |
Mitigating Legionella Risks Effective Cooling Tower Maintenance Practices

Why Legionella Prevention in Cooling Towers Matters Cooling towers are essential in industrial and commercial cooling systems, but they also create an ideal environment for Legionella bacteria. When cooling towers are not properly maintained, aerosolized water droplets can carry Legionella into the air, increasing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease, a severe respiratory illness. Many outbreaks…

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Glycol Solutions: Optimizing Heat Transfer for Industrial Systems

By ClearWater Industries | Feb 19, 2025 |
Glycol Solutions: Optimizing Heat Transfer for Industrial Systems

The Importance of Glycol Solutions in Industrial Heat Transfer Efficient heat transfer is a fundamental requirement in industrial processes, ensuring the stability of HVAC systems, chemical plants, refrigeration units, and renewable energy systems. Without proper fluid management, heat transfer inefficiencies can lead to temperature fluctuations, increased energy costs, corrosion, and equipment failure. For decades, water…

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Public Health Initiatives Addressing Legionella in NY and NJ

By ClearWater Industries | Dec 19, 2024 |
Public Health Initiatives Addressing Legionella in NY and NJ

At ClearWater Industries, we are deeply committed to supporting public health through proactive water management. Legionella, the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, poses significant health risks, particularly in densely populated areas like New York and New Jersey. Outbreaks of Legionella often stem from poorly maintained water systems, making rigorous compliance and effective prevention strategies essential.…

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Glycol as Antifreeze: How It Prevents System Freeze-Ups

By ClearWater Industries | Dec 19, 2024 |
Glycol as Antifreeze: How It Prevents System Freeze-Ups

At ClearWater Industries, we understand that proper water management isn’t just about maintaining efficiency—it’s about safeguarding systems against extreme conditions. Glycol, an essential component in HVAC systems, plays a critical role in preventing freeze-ups, ensuring optimal performance across diverse climates and applications. Whether you’re operating an industrial chiller or managing a geothermal system, understanding the…

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What Is Glycol Used for in HVAC Systems?

By ClearWater Industries | Dec 19, 2024 |
What Is Glycol Used for in HVAC Systems?

At ClearWater Industries, we understand that protecting HVAC systems during extreme conditions is critical to maintaining efficiency and avoiding costly disruptions. Glycol plays an indispensable role in preventing freeze-ups, ensuring thermal stability, and protecting key components from corrosion. Our Total Water approach combines industry expertise with advanced glycol solutions to safeguard your systems, enhance energy…

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9/18/20

By jim grieder | Sep 18, 2020 |

Check out this custom install for a cooling tower in Stamford, CT! One of our many skilled technicians, Greg, performed this incredible workmanship within a space deemed impossible due to its small and confined area. There is no obstacle we cannot overcome at Clearwater Industries!

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