Our Approach to Cooling Tower Chemical Water Treatment

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For facility and plant managers, monitoring your operation’s cooling tower is more than another line item on your to-do list. From upkeep to daily inspections, this is one of the most high-stakes responsibilities you face. Failure to maintain proper water quality can affect operational efficiency or result in costly compliance violations.

At Chardon Laboratories, our approach has always been different. Instead of just using chemicals, we deliver customized programs for true asset protection, including cooling tower chemical treatment services. 

You’ll have a team of experts on your side, removing uncertainty, helping prevent unplanned downtime and health risks, and prioritizing your system’s safety. All for a single fixed annual price.

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We Don’t Just Sell Chemicals

Helping Maintain Scale-Free Cooling Tower Systems

When you partner with Chardon Labs, you get much more than a vendor who simply drops off drums and leaves the responsibility and liability in your hands. Our technicians become an extension of your operational team. Every visit, every test and every adjustment is made with your facility’s long-term performance and safety in mind.

We think of chemicals as our toolkit. However, the real product is a system that runs reliably.

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What Our Clients Have to Say

“Great company to work with. Very responsive to customer concerns.”

Aluminum Die

Grand Rapids, MI
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“I have been extremely happy with the service provided by Chardon Laboratories. Domonic has been very helpful with all aspects of our systems, especially concerning Cooling Towers. My hope is that we can continue to keep working together for a…

Retirement Community

Managing Director
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“The technician that comes out has been great at alerting me of things to watch for as well as answer my questions. I love it that you email me my report.”

School

Columbus, Ohio
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The Right Chemistry, Custom-Blended for Your System’s Protection

Every cooling tower and system we serve is unique. Water chemistry varies by geography and season. System loads change as production demands shift. A one-size-fits-all chemical approach is ineffective and can even do harm through:

  • Over- or under-dosing
  • Misplaced inhibitors
  • Incompatible biocides

At Chardon, we analyze your system’s real operational needs, including load, water makeup and metallurgy. From here, we engineer a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, always prioritizing protection with the right combination of anti-scaling, anti-corrosion and microbial-control solutions.

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Unchecked scale is a silent budget killer. Even a thin layer of scale in your system’s condenser reduces heat transfer efficiency and can lead to soaring energy bills and the risk of equipment failure. Likewise, corrosion can compromise the integrity of vital components, potentially causing leaks, shutdowns or even a costly failure.

Chardon’s anti-scaling chemical service for cooling towers uses only industry-leading inhibitors, applied and monitored by our trained staff.

Biological growth represents both a major safety risk and operational challenge for today’s facilities. Biofilm, algae and especially Legionella pose a massive airborne inhalation hazard to workers and the surrounding community — while simultaneously driving up energy and maintenance costs.

Our biocide chemical service for cooling towers is a proactive, automated solution built on industry best practices and the latest public health research. We create scheduled dosing programs, selecting the ideal oxidizing and non-oxidizing biocides, fine-tuned for your system. Automated application means you’ll never worry about missed doses or lapses in protection. 

Benefits include:

  • Regulatory confidence
  • A safer facility
  • Optimal heat-transfer efficiency

Maximizing your cooling tower’s performance requires careful control of water chemistry. Managing pH and alkalinity directly impacts how effectively your system’s inhibitors manage corrosion and scale, and how well biocides control biological growth.

The most effective chemical treatments in cooling towers are built on synergy. Chardon technicians proactively adjust and fine-tune water balance so your entire program works harmoniously to drive true system optimization — including longer equipment life, reduced water waste and reliable cost savings, every day.

Keeping cooling tower operations compliant with evolving local, state and federal regulations can be overwhelming, especially as standards for Legionella control and chemical usage continue to evolve. 

Our service includes the most up-to-date compliance expertise, including regular system audits and comprehensive system documentation ready for any inspection. We proactively track regulatory changes and adjust your treatment program as needed, preventing costly fines or shutdowns.

Expert Treatment for Every Type of Cooling System

Chardon’s skilled team has experience across all major tower designs and markets. Whether you operate a mission-critical process cooling loop in manufacturing or a sensitive closed loop system in healthcare, our protocols and treatments are tailored to your true operational environment and unique industry needs.

Crossflow and Counterflow Towers

From large crossflow towers keeping commercial campuses comfortable, to counterflow towers supporting heavy-load manufacturing, Chardon Labs understands the unique challenges of airflow, water distribution and efficiency. Our programs are precisely designed to ensure optimal flow rates, mitigate dead zones and support maximum thermal performance regardless of tower configuration.

Forced and Induced Draft Towers

Food processing and plastics production require precise control of process temperatures. Our expert team recognizes the particular stress points and risks associated with both forced and induced draft systems, helping you avoid cooling shortfalls, fouling or sudden performance drops.

Open and Closed Loop Systems

Automotive production lines depend on robust, open-loop cooling systems for their sheer capacity and ruggedness. In contrast, healthcare facilities rely on pristine, contamination-free closed loop systems where even trace bacteria or corrosion are unacceptable. Chardon’s highly specialized protocols deliver safety, compliance and uptime — no matter your facility or system type.

We don’t sell chemicals, we sell clean systems.

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The Chardon Service Difference: Expertise in Application

The difference between an average water treatment program and truly clean systems with certified results is simple. It all comes down to the expertise and accountability of the people behind it. 

That’s why our cooling tower chemical treatment services use high-quality chemicals, perfectly blending their use with skilled application, precise monitoring and transparent costs.

ISO-Certified Technicians, Not Salespeople

With Chardon Labs, your system is managed by ISO 9000-certified water treatment technicians — not commission-driven sales reps. Each of our chemical treatment professionals undergoes rigorous, ongoing training and is held to national standards of safety, performance and customer service. 

We’re committed to becoming a true partner in your facility’s success. Our technicians work alongside your team, building lasting relationships based on transparency and shared goals, delivering the peace of mind that comes from having a dedicated expert in your corner.

State-of-the-Art Automation and Reporting

Our advanced automation and reporting tools eliminate guesswork, reduce risk and put real control in your hands, with on-demand resources all supported by regular technician inspections, such as:

  • Conductivity controllers: For precise, automated management of water quality and chemical dosing.
  • Automated chemical feed pumps: Ensure every treatment is delivered properly, with no missed or excess doses.
  • Remote monitoring: Your system can be tracked 24/7, detecting issues before they become problems.
  • Real-time alarms: For immediate notification of out-of-range conditions, enabling fast, proactive response.
  • Transparent reporting: Every key treatment parameter is tracked and logged, so you’ll always have full transparency into your water chemistry and system health.

A Fixed Annual Cost for Predictable Budgeting

Few things are as frustrating as unpredictable budgets or surprise invoices. With Chardon’s fixed-price program, those headaches vanish.

Our business model is radically different. Because your program is billed as a fixed annual cost, our only incentive is to keep your system as clean, efficient and trouble-free as possible. Most chemical suppliers profit every time you need more chemicals or emergency service. Our interests are completely aligned with yours — so our success means your safe, efficient operation year-round.

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What Our Clients Have to Say

Nothing speaks louder than real customer results. Here’s what facility and plant managers say about working with Chardon.

“I have been extremely happy with the service provided by Chardon Laboratories. Domonic has been very helpful with all aspects of our systems, especially concerning Cooling Towers. My hope is that we can continue to keep working together for a…

Retirement Community

Managing Director
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“Never have to call for water chemicals or service, the technician always makes it to the plant and I have complete confidence in his abilities.”

Plastic Fabrication Plant

Troy, OH
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“The employees are all very knowledgeable and easy to contact. The service representatives actually show up in a service vehicle and are very thorough. Many water treatment companies do not offer this type of service. We receive regular reports with…

HVAC Contractor

Indianapolis, IN
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See the Difference a Properly Managed, Scale-Free System Can Make

Protect your assets and eliminate water treatment headaches for good. With Chardon’s fixed annual price and proven results, you receive system reliability and true peace of mind.

Reach out to Chardon Laboratories and request a free, no-obligation system survey. That’s proactive support and a clear path to a safer, more efficient system at a fixed price.

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