Warm weather is on its way, which means you’re likely due to bring your building’s cooling tower back into service. It is important to follow ASHRAE Guidelines 12-2020 and give your system a good, thorough “spring clean” to avoid the spread of harmful bacteria and waterborne pathogens, like Legionella.
TP Mechanical is a long-standing partner of ours. Through the years we’ve been responsible for safeguarding the water in a number of their new construction and newly renovated facilities, ranging from schools to office builds, along with commercial real estate space and apartments. Image courtesy Terrex/University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Business Courier
Having a trusted and experienced partner to manage water safety during the building or renovation phase of a project ensures a smooth opening and provides peace of mind that your project is in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
If you’re looking to have a larger community impact as a fellow small business, we hope that these key tips help you find inspiration and do what you can with what you have to impact those around you.
When we founded Solid Blend, we wanted to build something beyond a company. We wanted to build a family within our organization and build into the community around us.
Our firsthand account of the increased risk of Legionella during COVID, and how one school system averted potential disaster. Part II. COVID-19 + empty buildings = stagnant water. And stagnant water = increased risk for Legionella.
Our firsthand account of the increased risk of Legionella during COVID, and how one school system averted potential disaster. Part I. COVID-19 + empty buildings = stagnant water. And stagnant water = increased risk for waterborne pathogens, like Legionella and other contaminants.
Looking for a Water Management Partner? Why WBE Certification Matters.
(Hint: It May Not Be Your Water Treatment Program’s Fault) Mechanical contractors and facilities managers know full well the challenges mechanical seals present. Critical to the functioning of your water management system, but sometimes considered to be the weakest links, they can fail for a variety of reasons, making it tough to diagnose the problem.
Safe water carries a two-fold benefit. There’s the top priority: clean water, free from the threat of dangerous waterborne pathogens that can cause sickness and even death. But then there’s the secondary benefit: savings that can help you more closely manage your budget and remain a good steward of your non-profit’s bottom line.
