The importance of water treatment.

The vast amount of construction happening across Austin and San Antonio is creating higher levels of dust and debris in the air. Could this have a major affect on your cooling systems?

It most certainly can have a negative effect on your equipment without proper care. In standard applications, cooling towers are cleaned annually; however, if they are located near a large construction zone, they could require semi-annual, or even quarterly cleanings in extreme cases.

Cooling towers move large volumes of outside air across the system’s condenser water to remove the heat that is being rejected by the building’s cooling system. Inevitably, the dirt and debris found in the air is deposited into the cooling tower, causing water fouling, microbiological growth, clogged strainers, and deterioration. Consistent water treatment significantly reduces the risks of corrosion, scaling, and microbiological build-ups; thus, providing a more efficient system that can reduce down-time and pre-mature failure.

Cooling towers are a costly investment with an average life span of approximately 20-25 years. Considering the heavy demands placed on the cooling towers at your building, water treatment and proactive maintenance is essential to extending the length of time between repairs, reconstruction, or replacement.

Austin and San Antonio alike have created their own Cooling Tower programs which requires registration of every cooling tower, and inspections. Towers that are registered and meet specific criteria are eligible for incentives and rebates. Click the links below for more detailed information on either program.