Industrial Chemical Water Treatment in Kentucky

Facilities across industries use heating and cooling systems to keep people comfortable and control production processes. With Chardon Laboratories, you can treat and maintain these systems for improved performance, safety and system health.

We provide turnkey solutions tailored to your unique needs for water usage optimization, energy efficiency and compliance. Our team has the expertise, local knowledge, and technology to provide customized water treatment services in Kentucky.

Here are the chemical water treatment services Chardon Labs provides in Kentucky:

• Cooling Tower Water Treatment Services
• Boiler Water Treatment Services
• Closed Loop Water Treatment Services
• Legionella Testing Services
• Chemicals and Equipment

The Importance of Industrial Water Treatment in Kentucky

Kentucky authorities are concerned about the environmental impact of industrial water usage. Excess nutrients from the state’s wastewater contribute to the Gulf of Mexico’s “dead zone,” affecting aquatic life and ecosystems. This has led to strict federal, state and local regulations that manufacturing, commercial and institutional facilities must follow to protect public health and downstream ecosystems as well as prevent costly fines, shutdowns or reputational damage.

Chemical treatment makes water used in industrial processes safer to use by removing, neutralizing or controlling harmful contaminants. Facilities must also reduce nutrient loads and optimize their treatment processes as part of their Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) permits.

We Offer a Wide Variety of Custom Water Treatment Programs

Chardin Labs services three counties in Kentucky — Hardin, Jefferson and Kenton. These three counties cover several major cities and towns, including:

• Lexington 
• Louisville
• Elizabethtown
• Radcliff
• Burlington
• Shively
• Alexandria
• Fort Knox
• Fort Mitchell
• Highland Heights
• Taylor Mill
• Vine Grove 

Our Industrial Water Treatment Services in Kentucky 

Chardon Labs doesn’t sell chemicals – it sells clean systems. We have a certified team that offers the expertise your facility needs for successful treatment and maintenance plans. Count on us for cleaner, safer and more efficient water systems.

Cooling Tower Water Treatment Services

Operations often need cooling towers to control heat created throughout production processes. These systems can develop rust and scale that reduce efficiency and raise operating costs for facilities. Biological contaminants can also pose a safety risk with the presence of Legionella pneumophila.

With our cooling tower water treatment services, our ISO 9000-certified technicians produce a tailored treatment method. They start with an in-depth assessment of your system and its condition. Once our technicians understand what your cooling tower needs, they provide chemical treatments to inhibit scale, corrosion, rust and microbiological growth.

Following treatment, we develop a maintenance plan your team can follow that includes heat exchanger cleaning and corrosion prevention techniques.

Boiler Water Treatment

Boilers are used to heat water, maintain accurate temperatures and offer comfort heating in buildings. Many facilities rely on their boiler to function, but corrosion and scale can affect system efficiency and drive up costs. Scale buildup starts deposits of iron, calcium and silica in the water. Corrosion develops when metal interacts with oxygen and water. While both pose their own issues, responding to them is a necessity.

Our boiler water treatment services in Kentucky begin with an assessment to determine your boiler’s status and the treatment it needs. Our experts will often “blow down” feedwater to regularly drain the feedwater and reduce the amount of materials that cause scale. We will also apply a series of proprietary chemicals to inhibit corrosion and soften the water.

Closed Loop Water Treatment

Closed loop systems circulate water in HVAC systems to ensure heat transfer. These closed loop systems often consist of chiller water, refrigerant gas and cooling tower loops, and they’re prone to develop leaks with time. When a leak occurs, air can enter the system and cause corrosion or bacterial buildup.

Our custom closed loop water treatment in Kentucky allows us to assess your system and strategize the appropriate mitigation methods. This process typically starts with a complete cleaning and flushing of the system to stop any microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), which is a common cause of leaks.

Our technicians will also apply a range of chemicals to create a protective layer on system surfaces. Additionally, our team will use pH control processes to naturally dissolve iron in the water, fighting corrosion.

Legionella Testing

Legionella pneumophila, most commonly called Legionella, is a potentially deadly bacterium that grows in warm, wet environments. Stagnant water is particularly at risk of growing this bacterium, especially if the temperature is between 95 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. These conditions are common in heating and cooling water, and if people breathe these particles in, they may contract Legionnaires’ disease.

Chlorine does not prevent Legionella growth, so regular testing is critical. For our commercial Legionella testing in Kentucky, our experts will test for cultures and design a management plan following Standard 188 established by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

Chemicals and Equipment

The team at Chardon Labs relies on various proprietary chemicals for our treatment plans. These chemicals are essential to our solutions because they prevent corrosion, scale and microbiological growth. Some systems may require parts or equipment replacements for efficiency optimization, and we’re capable of addressing these elements.

Industries We Serve

Our experts specialize in water-intensive sectors and provide tailored treatment programs that fit the unique needs of facilities to address specific contaminants and process requirements.

Some of the key industries we serve in Kentucky include:

• Manufacturing: This sector uses large volumes of water as raw material and for processes such as cooling, heating, washing and rinsing. Each use has specific water quality requirements and produces wastewater with variable contaminants.
• Food and beverage: High-quality water is essential for both food safety and efficient production. Impurities can lead to safety hazards and increased downtime if your equipment cannot operate effectively.
• Power generation: Power plants use vast amounts of water for cooling, boilers and other processes. Water quality is crucial to reducing energy use, preventing costly repairs and preventing system failures caused by contaminants. 
• Chemical processing: Plants in this sector produce a range of diverse and complex contaminants that require advanced or specialized treatment. The composition of influent and effluent water changes frequently, requiring a more flexible and adaptive approach.

Benefits of Choosing Chardon Labs

Chardon Labs has the technical expertise to provide tailored solutions to the unique needs of Kentucky facilities. We follow a service-focused approach that combines technology, knowledge and transparent reporting. Our team is committed to customer success and works to deliver reliable, compliant and cost-effective solutions with long-term benefits.

Some key advantages of partnering with Chardon Labs for your industrial water treatment needs include:

• Expertise and experience: All service processes and personnel meet rigorous international quality standards, offering deep knowledge of Kentucky industrial water treatment challenges and requirements.
• Customized solutions: We design every solution to meet the specific needs of each facility, providing chemicals, service, reporting and compliance support as a complete package.
• Regulatory compliance: Chardon’s team stays current with all relevant environmental and safety regulations. We support compliance and recordkeeping with clear, electronic service reports after every visit.
• Cost savings: Our effective water treatment services help reduce water consumption, energy costs and equipment maintenance. 
• Innovative approach: Chardon’s methodology combines technical assessment, custom program design and ongoing monitoring for continuous improvement.

Why Work With Chardon for Kentucky Water Treatment Services?

With our experience across industries, we understand the importance of custom treatment plans. Whether your operation falls within plastic production, automotive, health care or anywhere in between, we will create a plan according to your system.

Our ISO 9000-certified technicians make reliable partners in heating and cooling system maintenance. Their commitment to safety and best practices offers the best possible results for long-term system use. We also make our services simple for budgeting, with fixed pricing for every service. Count on our team to deliver on our treatment processes and define actionable steps for maintenance over the course of system use.