Hospitals and other health care facilities rely on industrial water systems for daily operations. Some examples include:
Medical buildings use water for various processes, including lab procedures, surgical instrument cleaning, bathing, showering and laundry. When a water system goes awry or breaks down from rust, corrosion, bacteria buildup or another issue, prompt resolution is critical to keep medical operations efficient.
Luckily, a reliable water treatment provider like Chardon Laboratories can work with you to diagnose and address common problems in your health care facility’s water systems. Learn more about our services and solutions for commercial boilers, closed loops and cooling towers.
Whether you require ongoing services for your boiler, closed loop system or cooling tower, our specialists at Chardon Labs have the tools, equipment and expertise needed for the job. Discover the customized treatment solutions we provide.
It’s impossible to overstate the importance of boiler water treatment in health care facilities. Boilers serve many functions in these organizations, from space heating to steam and hot water production for sterilization procedures. They are prone to scale buildup and progressive corrosion if improperly maintained.
While scale can insulate a boiler, the poor heat distribution and wasted energy can result in system failure. The boiler can leak steam and hot water into the open air, wasting energy and money. Likewise, corrosion can degrade the metal and create holes, resulting in significant leakage, potential system failure and costly repairs and downtime.
Both issues spell trouble for health care facilities. Additionally, system inefficiencies and failures are costly to identify and repair. That’s why regular boiler water maintenance is essential.
Chardon can assist your facility’s boiler maintenance with comprehensive water treatment. Our technicians use extensive testing resources and expertise to analyze boiler systems for issues. They can work with you to develop a custom treatment plan accordingly.
Our services don’t just protect your boiler — they cover your steam system as a whole. Your entire system can run smoothly and efficiently for years.
Heating and cooling systems often use closed loops to transfer heat, such as:
These closed loops are often sealed. Even so, corrosion and bacteria can affect their functionality and potentially cause leaks in the system. With enough corrosion, these systems can experience massive inefficiencies or even failure.
With several metal components in your closed loop system — such as carbon steel pipes, stainless steel heat exchanger plates and copper or aluminum chiller assemblies — proper preventative maintenance is essential to minimize oxygen pitting and other corrosion-related damage. Ongoing chemical treatments can prevent issues like low pH, bacterial growth, corrosion, particulate matter deposits and dissolved gases from damaging your closed circuit system.
Fortunately, Chardon provides effective closed loop water treatment for health care facilities. We will:
Chardon implements effective techniques to restore optimal closed loop condition. These include filter changes, water testing, system flushes and chemical treatments.
Nosocomial illnesses are of enormous concern in the health care industry — especially Legionella-related diseases. Legionnaires disease and Pontiac fever — collectively known as Legionellosis — are two diseases caused by Legionella pneumophila. Breakouts can occur when people aspirate contaminated mist or water droplets containing various virulent strains. Legionellosis often causes flu-like symptoms, such as fever, chest pain, muscle aches, nausea, coughing and breathing difficulties.
Legionella generally grows well in warm, wet and stagnant environments. Cooling towers are particularly common places for the bacteria. They are especially concerning since they produce inhalable water droplets.
Health care centers are at an increased risk due to their often elderly and immunocompromised patients. People with underlying medical conditions, like liver or kidney failure, diabetes and cancer, are more likely to contract Legionellosis after Legionella exposure.
Additionally, medical facilities tend to have large, complex water systems. This makes them more likely to harbor ideal growth conditions for Legionella, such as optimal pH and temperature ranges. Some areas of the water system might see occasional or no use. This lack of water flow can lead to “dead legs” and stagnation, which can promote Legionella development.
Appropriate water treatment and control measures are, therefore, essential for these facilities. Chardon can help.
Health care facilities should comply with federal water system regulations to protect the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors. At Chardon Labs, we understand guidelines from:
We specialize in Legionella control in health care facilities and other organizations. Our technicians follow ASHRAE Standard 188 protocols to ensure rigorous bacteria control measures for your cooling tower. This includes inspecting your water system and highlighting risk areas, creating a comprehensive WMP, evaluating your plan’s outcomes and making any necessary adjustments. We implement numerous strategies for minimizing bacterial growth, including:
You’ll experience several benefits by choosing Chardon Labs for your water treatment needs:
Chardon Labs has proudly served the water treatment industry since 1965. We’ve resolved countless issues in closed loops, cooling towers, heat exchangers and boilers. We use state-of-the-art monitoring equipment and proprietary chemical solutions to keep your water systems scale-, bacteria- and corrosion-free. Additionally, our ISO 9000-certified technicians administer all water treatments.
Our extensive water treatment expertise allows us to serve a wide variety of industries. In addition to health care facilities, we also offer solutions for:
At Chardon Labs, we share a mutual goal with our clients — keeping their expenses down as much as possible. That’s why we sell services instead of chemicals. Rather than reordering chemicals constantly, you’ll receive an ongoing treatment plan at a fixed annual price. That includes customized chemical solutions, system cleanings, remote monitoring and electronic reporting.
In addition to helping you reduce water and energy costs, we hand-deliver all chemicals and products to your site, minimizing transportation expenses. You’ll never have to worry about surprise fees when working with Chardon.
Chardon understands that every facility and water system is unique. When it comes to water treatment, a cookie-cutter approach won’t suffice. Our technicians will visit your site, inspect your water systems and analyze risk factors.
Based on these outcomes, we’ll help you create a personalized water treatment program to address existing problems or prevent future occurrences. Whether you have concerns about corrosion, scale or microbiological growth, Chardon is here for you. Partner with us for comprehensive water treatment solutions fully customized to your medical facility’s needs.
Creating a safe, relaxed environment is of the utmost importance when it comes to patient care. Chardon specializes in servicing the health care industry. We understand how properly treated water systems impact infection control in your facility. Chardon can provide your company with our three guarantees:
Together, we will develop a customized water treatment plan to meet your specific needs. Contact us to learn more about our services or request a free survey of your water system today.
