Is Your Cooling Tower Safe From Legionella?
JUNE 3, 2019At Chardon Labs, we want to make sure that you are prepared and equipped to protect your cooling tower system and the people around it from harmful bacteria like Legionella. What Is Legionella And Why Should I Care? Legionella is a common water-borne bacterium. There several dozen known species. Some of the species, known as Legionella pneumophila, are potentially harmful to humans because they can cause pneumonia...
Testing for Legionella in Retirement Communities
JULY 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Legionella is a naturally occurring bacteria in water. It can be found in drinking water taps, fountains, cooling tower water, and other water sources. It causes Legionnaires’...
New GSA Water Testing Requirements (PBS 10007.A)
JULY 10, 2024July 10, 2024 In January 2024, the GSA released new guidelines for potable (drinking) water testing (PBS 10007.A). This order was called “Drinking Water Quality Management” This includes water sampling...
Lab Testing for PFAS in Drinking Water (Forever Chemicals)
JUNE 24, 2024June 24, 2024 PFAS, often known as forever chemicals, are dangerous chemicals that should be sampled and tested for. Industrial facilities, landfills, and sewage plants are sources of PFAS that...
Why Custom Water Treatment Is Essential for Ice Rinks
JUNE 18, 2024Whether you’re managing an ice rink that hosts professional sports teams or recreational activities, proper management is critical. The cooling and heating systems must stay running at all times, and...
Remote Monitoring in Educational Facilities
JUNE 11, 2024Remote monitoring automates part of the maintenance requirements for cooling towers, closed loops and boilers for your facility. At Chardon Laboratories, our controllers are set to chemical feed pumps that balance...
Tips for Maintaining a Brewery Boiler
JUNE 11, 2024Brewery boilers require proper maintenance to perform optimally and reduce operating costs in the long run. It’s important to know how to address issues like leaks, mineral buildup and pressure...
Drinking Water Potability Testing
JUNE 3, 2024June 3, 2024 The potability of your building’s tap water is a liability. If a person develops health complications because of the drinking water quality, they could hold the building...
Corrosion Types in Cooling Towers
MAY 31, 2024May 31, 2024 Cooling Tower Corrosion The metal surfaces of a cooling tower constantly come into contact with water. These surfaces are susceptible to various types of corrosion. Depending on the...
Closed Loop Water Treatment Standards
MAY 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Closed loops, often referred to as a closed recirculating water system, recirculate hot and chilled water. Unless cleaned or flushed, closed loops should retain around 90% of...
Boiler, Closed Loop and Cooling Tower Services for Health Care Facilities
MAY 20, 2024May 20, 2024 Hospitals and other health care facilities rely on industrial water systems for daily operations. Some examples include: Boilers for heating spaces and generating hot water and steam...