If you have a cooling tower on your property, you must know what Legionella is and why it could pose a risk to your health.

Fortunately, our team is here and on hand to help!

We are experts in the cooling tower cleaning industry, and we’re proud to be able to offer services that keep our clients safe.How to Detect Signs of Legionella in Cooling TowersLegionella can pose a considerable risk for your health, with the two most common conditions resulting from the bacteria being Legionnaire’s Disease and its milder variant, Pontiac fever.

However, there are signs in your cooling tower that you should look for to assess the water’s risk of being contaminated with Legionella.First, you should consider whether the water is currently being treated with a water treatment program, including biocide inhibitors, filters, and the like.

If the water is contaminated with organic matter, this can protect the Legionella bacteria from biocides and allow it to flourish – putting the water at great risk.Legionella grows best in temperatures between 68 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature control is important as it will dissuade that the bacteria from replicating within your cooling tower.Always check the smell and color of the water, too.