An ever-present challenge for building managers and water treatment specialists is managing Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) levels in their effluent to be compliant with local regulations. Failure to meet permissible …
Preventing And Managing Legionella In Potable Water Systems
By: Alex Gowgiel, PE, CWT HOH Water Safety Compliance Specialist Last week, the team at HOH participated in the World Vision Global 6K for Water. The event supports their mission …
Five Tips for Laying Up Your Facility’s Steam Boiler
Your building’s steam boiler is potentially a million-dollar asset. Like any workhorse system in your facility, it needs care and attention if it’s going to run long and run happy. …
Managing Glycol In Your Closed-Loop Water Systems
Facility managers know that adding glycol to their closed-loop water systems is essential for freeze protection. However, many rely on existing protocols or “what we’ve always done” as their guidepost. …
3 Types Of Chemical Cleaning For Cooling Towers
Because they work so hard and there’s a slim margin for error, it’s important to have year-round awareness of the condition of your cooling towers. Regular cleaning and disinfection will …
Winterizing Your Cooling Tower: Clean or Disinfect?
Fall is a busy season for our water quality engineers. They’re helping facility managers prepare open-loop water systems for winter and low-flow season. Part of those winter preparations involves a …