Cooling Tower Cleaning & Disinfection
Attain H & SE compliance with a complete cooling tower cleaning and disinfection package…
"The ACOP says the risk from exposure to legionella should be prevented or controlled; precautions include maintaining the cleanliness of the system and the water in it."
"Disinfection, cleaning and manual desludging of cooling towers should be undertaken at least twice a year, but more frequent cleaning may be necessary depending on local environmental conditions such as dirty atmosphere and the conclusions reached in the risk assessment."
Cleaning and disinfection – Cooling towers and condensers
IWS provide a comprehensive cleaning and disinfection package in accordance with the current Health & Safety Executive (H&SE) requirements. The standard IWS package includes issue of system specific method statements, work schedules, provision of equipment, specialist labour and chemicals, issue of certificates and observation reports.
Tailored Service...
- Standard H&SE specifications or your own internal specification can be catered for.
- Microbiological analysis available as required.
- System specific method statements agreed prior to the commencement of the work, detailing your site requirements such as permit to work, confined spaces, effluent/waste disposal, use of pressure washers, cooling tower packing removal, etc.
- Cleaning and disinfection certificates and observation reports to comply with H&SE requirements issued on completion of work. Observation reports detail disinfection test results and provide valuable internal inspection of cooling systems.
- Where practical, packing and drift eliminators should be removed for effective cleaning of cooling systems. IWS Water Hygiene Operatives are experienced in working on all makes of cooling towers and evaporative condensers.
- Complete range of applications can be accommodated, from large industrial cooling systems to small air conditioning condenser towers.
Health & Safety...
- National network of Water Hygiene Operatives trained in cleaning and disinfection techniques.
- All IWS service personnel receive regular Health and Safety training which includes chemical handling, disinfection techniques and working in confined spaces.
- To comply with H&SE requirements, positive pressure breathing apparatus is used and systems are screened during pressure wash activities.
- To minimise the risk of infected aerosol generation, foam cleaning is an alternative to traditional pressure washing techniques.
Environmental...
- Chlorinated water is chemically treated prior to discharge to minimise environmental impact and satisfy the local water company and the Environment Agency.
- Approved waste disposal and sludge tankerage available.
Cleaning Services…
- Cleaning and disinfection of water systems – cooling, domestic and process systems.
- Cleaning and disinfection of ducted air systems – AHU and ductwork.
- Specialist cleaning and disinfection for air and water systems in high risk Healthcare premises and Food & Beverage manufacturing plants.
Integrated Water Services Ltd provides professional consultancy and technical service support for the health and safety, hygiene and environmental management of air and water systems.
