Legionella Monitoring Programs for Building Water Systems
Legionella monitoring is one of the most important, and often misunderstood, parts of managing building water systems. Most facility managers know Legionella bacteria are a risk. What tends to get missed is how quickly legionella growth can develop in real systems, especially in cooling towers, hot water loops, and low flow areas. A Legionella monitoring […]
Water Softener Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Systems
A water softener solution is one of the most common answers to hard water problems in both commercial and industrial systems. But in practice, choosing the right water softener is not just about removing hardness minerals. It is about protecting equipment, maintaining system performance, and reducing long term operating costs. Most operators dealing with hard […]
Reverse Osmosis Membrane Replacement: When and Why
Reverse osmosis membrane replacement is one of those tasks that every operator knows is coming, but the timing and the “why” are where most systems either stay efficient or slowly fall apart. In a reverse osmosis system, the membrane is doing the heavy lifting. When it starts to degrade, everything downstream—water quality, pressure, recovery, and […]
Chlorine Monitoring Systems for Water Treatment
A chlorine monitor is one of the most important tools in modern water treatment systems. Whether in drinking water, wastewater applications, or cooling towers, accurate chlorine measurement is critical for maintaining water quality, ensuring compliance, and protecting equipment and public health. Operators know that adding chlorine is only half the job. The real challenge is […]
Coagulants in RO Systems: Why They Are Used
A ro system coagulant is one of the most important, and most misunderstood, elements in reverse osmosis pretreatment. In real-world operations, coagulants play a direct role in reducing membrane fouling, stabilizing feed water quality, and protecting RO membranes from performance loss. Operators dealing with reverse osmosis systems know that most failures are not caused by […]
Biocides for Water Treatment: Types and Applications
Biocide for water treatment is a critical component of maintaining safe and efficient water systems in industrial and commercial facilities. Biocide treatment is used to control microbial growth, prevent biofilm formation, and protect equipment from damage caused by bacteria and other harmful microorganisms. In cooling tower systems, industrial water systems, and process waters, biological growth […]
EDI Water Treatment: Electrodeionization Explained
EDI water treatment, or electrodeionization, is a polishing technology used after reverse osmosis to produce high purity water on a continuous basis. By combining ion exchange resins, ion exchange membranes, and a direct current (DC) electric field, EDI systems remove ions without the need for chemical regeneration. For operators, electrodeionization EDI is valued because it […]
Secondary Disinfection in Healthcare Water Systems
Healthcare secondary disinfection is a critical component of water safety programs in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Secondary disinfection ensures a persistent disinfectant residual throughout building water systems to control waterborne pathogens such as Legionella, protect patient safety, and maintain compliance with strict quality standards. Unlike primary disinfection at a treatment plant, secondary disinfection occurs within […]
What Is Water Management in Building Systems?
What is water management in modern buildings? At its core, water management is the coordinated control of water usage, water quality, and water systems to support reliable operation, reduce water waste, and meet sustainability goals. For facility teams, effective water management is not just conservation. It is a comprehensive approach to managing water resources across […]
Water Pretreatment Methods for Industrial Systems
Water pretreatment is a critical first step in protecting equipment, improving efficiency, and ensuring compliance in industrial water systems. Before water reaches boilers, cooling towers, reverse osmosis systems, or discharge points, it must go through a pretreatment process that removes contaminants, stabilizes chemistry, and prepares it for downstream treatment. For industrial users, water pretreatment is […]
