Commercial Legionella Prevention for Cooling Towers in Glendale

Why Legionella prevention matters

Cooling towers aerosolize water during heat rejection; if unmanaged, they can support Legionella growth inside biofilm. Glendale’s climate and variable loads increase the chance of stagnation and nutrient spikes. A proactive, engineered program reduces risk while preserving HVAC efficiency, comfort, and compliance.

Our engineered approach

We align with ASHRAE Standard 188 and the CDC toolkit to deliver a site‑specific Water Management Plan. We integrate water chemistry with system dynamics—tower tonnage, cycles of concentration, heat‑rejection profiles, makeup water quality, drift eliminator performance, and seasonal operations—to select the right biocide regime, dispersants, and filtration strategy. Our goal: predictable control with verifiable results and minimal downtime.

• Risk assessment and asset mapping for towers, basins, sumps, heat exchangers, and associated piping.
• Water Management Plan creation or update aligned with ASHRAE 188 and local public health guidance.
• Biocide and oxidizer programs (primary/secondary), dispersants, and biofilm control, tuned to your water and load.
• Side‑stream filtration and solids separation to reduce biofilm nutrients and improve heat‑transfer efficiency.
• Routine monitoring and testing protocols (onsite parameters; culture or PCR when required by policy).
• Deep cleaning, descaling, disinfection, and seasonal startup/shutdown procedures and passivation.
• Sensor integration, data logging, and alarm thresholds; BAS/BMS coordination for reliable operation.
• Emergency response and remediation plans to quickly address adverse results or system upsets.

What you get with #1 AC Guys

We are a fourth‑generation family of engineers with 80+ years in engineering, trusted on large, complex commercial systems across Glendale and Greater Los Angeles. Our team has trained at the manufacturers’ factories of Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Electric (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Haier (China). That depth translates into solutions that are technical, practical, and scalable for real‑world facilities.

• Clear documentation for audits, insurers, and stakeholders—every action, verified.
• Optimization that balances safety, energy, water, and chemical use for lower total cost of ownership.
• Coordination with facility engineers and property managers to fit maintenance windows and uptime goals.
• Rapid mobilization for Glendale sites, with ongoing support across Los Angeles County.

Industries we serve in Glendale

Hospitals and clinics, senior living, hotels and resorts, offices and high‑rises, universities and schools, data centers, manufacturing, studios, retail centers, and municipal facilities. If your building rejects heat through a cooling tower or evaporative condenser, we can help.

Our process

• 1. Site survey and interview: understand equipment, loads, controls, and compliance needs.
• 2. Baseline condition check: tower inspection, water chemistry snapshot, recent records review.
• 3. Water Management Plan: roles, control limits, monitoring, corrective actions, and documentation flow.
• 4. Program deployment: cleaning/disinfection, filtration setup, biocide schedules, and sensor tuning.
• 5. Monitoring and verification: routine checks, trend reviews, and adjustments based on data.
• 6. Reporting and training: operator guidance, logbooks, and audit‑ready documentation.

Glendale and beyond

We are based in Los Angeles County and proudly serve Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, and the wider region—Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County. One provider for your multi‑site portfolio.

Healthier air, healthier buildings

Our mission is healthy air in your building for a healthier life. Robust Legionella control in cooling towers helps protect occupants and supports consistent HVAC performance. We pair engineering discipline with attentive service—so you stay focused on your operations.

Frequently asked questions

How often should we test? Frequency depends on your Water Management Plan, building risk, and local guidance. We help set a schedule that balances validation with practicality.

Can you work with our existing vendors? Yes. We partner with your facility team and existing providers, coordinating cleaning windows, chemistry deliveries, and data sharing.

Will this slow our operations? We stage work to match occupancy and load, using planned windows and temporary controls to minimize downtime.

Request a site assessment

If you operate cooling towers in Glendale, let #1 AC Guys engineer a smarter Legionella prevention program for your facility. Get an on‑site assessment, a clear action plan, and ongoing support designed for complex commercial systems.

Contact #1 AC Guys today to schedule your assessment and safeguard your building’s cooling towers.