What Happens If I Don’t Comply with BMP 10?
BMP 10 sets California’s cooling tower water efficiency standards. Learn what non-compliance means for your building and how to get into compliance.
Category: Cooling Tower Operations
Technical resources on cooling tower water consumption, evaporation rates, and operational efficiency. Calculation methods, rules of thumb, and water loss breakdowns for facility engineers and property managers.
Data Center Cooling Water: Where Millions of Gallons Go
Where data center cooling water really goes: evaporation, blowdown, drift, and cycles of concentration, plus why evaporated gallons never reach the sewer.
What Is a Legionella Water Management Plan?
A Legionella water management plan protects building occupants and keeps your cooling tower compliant. Learn what’s required and how it connects to water monitoring.
What Is a Makeup Water Meter and Where Does It Go?
A makeup water meter measures fresh water entering your cooling tower. Learn where it’s installed, why it matters, and how it supports sewer credit applications.
Can I Get Sewer Credits for Boiler Water or Just Cooling Towers?
Sewer credits aren’t limited to cooling towers. Learn which boiler water losses qualify and how to document steam and condensate losses for credit applications.
Evaporation Credit ROI: Realistic Savings Scenarios
Realistic savings scenarios modeled from typical utility rates and industry benchmarks — what evaporation credit programs can deliver for retail, education, and commercial facilities.
BMP 10 and Cooling Tower Compliance: What Facility Managers Need to Know
BMP 10 sets best management practices for cooling tower water use. Learn what it requires, how compliance works, and how monitoring helps you stay ahead.
How Much Water Does a Cooling Tower Use Per Month?
Cooling towers consume thousands of gallons monthly through evaporation, blowdown, and drift. Learn how to calculate your tower’s actual water usage.
Stuck Fill Valves, Overflow, and Other Cooling Tower Problems You Should Catch
Stuck fill valves, overflow, and poor cycling waste thousands of gallons. Learn how to detect common cooling tower problems before they cost you.
What Size Cooling Tower Do I Need for My Building?
Cooling tower sizing depends on your building’s heat load, climate, and water conditions. Learn the key factors that determine what size tower your facility needs.