Tower

Cooling towers provide an ideal environment for the growth and incubation of many organisms, including the Legionella bacteria. Periods of non-use exacerbate the problem. It is best practice to clean a cooling tower at least twice a year.

Cooling towers should be cleaned and disinfected at least twice a year. Normally this maintenance will be performed before initial start-up at the beginning of the cooling season and after shutdown in the fall.