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Why Legionella Training Is No Longer Optional Legionella bacteria pose a serious risk in any building with water systems – especially cooling towers, hot and cold water distribution, storage tanks, and decorative fountains. When these systems aren’t monitored or managed correctly, Legionella bacteria can grow and spread through aerosolized water droplets, leading to potentially fatal…
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For building engineers tasked with maintaining complex industrial facilities, few responsibilities are as critical or as overlooked as water system maintenance. Whether you’re managing an office tower, hospital, university, or industrial plant, the performance of your water systems directly impacts operational reliability, occupant safety, and long-term asset value. Routine maintenance not only protects key system…
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In any industrial or commercial steam system, water is both the driving force and the silent threat. Without proper maintenance, even the cleanest makeup water can accumulate dissolved and suspended solids over time, threatening boiler performance, energy efficiency, and equipment life. That’s where a well-executed boiler water blowdown procedure becomes essential. Neglecting this critical task…
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When it comes to safeguarding public health, few threats in building water systems are as serious, or as preventable as Legionella growth. Known for causing Legionnaires’ disease, this waterborne pathogen thrives in warm, stagnant, or poorly maintained environments, especially in complex plumbing systems. Legionella prevention starts long before a positive test—it begins with strategic monitoring…
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If your industrial facility relies on municipal or well water in the Northeast, chances are you’re dealing with hard water. Calcium and magnesium levels can fluctuate seasonally, but their impact is year-round: mineral scale, clogged pipes, reduced heat transfer, and extra wear on your equipment. And when you’re running boilers, cooling systems, or manufacturing processes…
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Facility management is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by new technologies, stricter regulations, and increasing pressure to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant buildings. From high-rises and schools to commercial campuses across the Northeast, facilities are leaning into digital transformation to stay ahead. Understanding current facility management trends is essential, not only for keeping systems…
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Introduction: What’s at Stake with Hard Water in Industrial Systems Industrial facilities rely on clean water to power boilers, cool critical equipment, and support a range of production processes. But untreated hard water—which contains high levels of calcium and magnesium—can silently degrade equipment, lower heat transfer efficiency, and increase operating costs. The solution is well…
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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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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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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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