Commercial Legionella Prevention — Cooling Towers in Santa Monica

Comprehensive Commercial Legionella Risk Management for Cooling Towers

#1 AC Guys provides turnkey Legionella prevention for commercial cooling towers in Santa Monica, aligned with ASHRAE 188 and industry best practices. We combine deep engineering expertise with practical field execution to reduce risk, support compliance, and maintain reliable cooling performance for offices, hotels, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed‑use properties.

Our mission—healthy air for healthy lives—extends to the aerosols your towers release. We focus on prevention through a structured water management plan, measured control strategies, and consistent documentation your compliance teams can depend on.

What’s Included

• Site survey, asset inventory, and risk assessment for each cooling tower
• ASHRAE 188–aligned Water Management Plan (WMP) with roles, monitoring points, and limits
• Routine inspection, tower basin cleaning, descaling, and drift eliminator checks
• Biocide program design (oxidizing/non‑oxidizing), scale/corrosion control, and blowdown optimization
• On‑site measurements and accredited lab testing for Legionella per your sampling plan
• Startup/shutdown disinfection protocols, post‑event remediation, and emergency response
• Digital logs, dashboards, and compliance reporting for internal and regulatory audits
• Team training on SOPs, safety, and verification procedures

How We Work

1. Assessment and Baseline: We map your system, review history, and establish a baseline profile (flow, cycles of concentration, materials of construction, past incidents, and current chemical program).
2. WMP Build‑Out: We create or refine your ASHRAE 188–aligned Water Management Plan with clear control limits, sampling frequency, and corrective actions.
3. Implementation: Cleaning and disinfection, biocide strategy, automation adjustments, and sensor calibration to achieve stable control.
4. Monitoring & Verification: Scheduled testing (field and lab), visual inspections, drift control checks, and trending to verify ongoing performance.
5. Documentation & Reporting: Organized logs, event records, and executive summaries that stand up to internal reviews and local requirements.

Standards, Guidance, and Local Requirements

Our programs follow ASHRAE Standard 188 and recognized guidance for cooling tower hygiene, aligned with California and Los Angeles County expectations. We help building teams establish defensible procedures, maintain records, and prepare for audits, while keeping systems efficient and serviceable.

Integration with AC PRO and OEM Systems

When specified, we source select materials and components through AC PRO to streamline procurement and support continuity of parts and service. Our engineers are factory‑trained by Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Electric (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Haier (China), enabling reliable integration with major equipment ecosystems while maintaining your existing BMS and controls strategy.

Built for Complex Commercial Sites

• Multi‑tower campuses with seasonal load swings
• Hospitals and clinics with stringent risk controls
• Hotels, resorts, and mixed‑use with high public exposure
• Offices, life science, and education with dense occupancy
• Industrial/process cooling where uptime is critical

We adapt to your operational realities—access windows, noise curfews in Santa Monica, and tenant schedules—while keeping prevention front and center. Our team plans around your business cadence to minimize downtime.

Why #1 AC Guys

• 4th‑generation family business with 80+ years of engineering experience
• Commercial focus and proven delivery on large, complex projects
• Clear, audit‑ready documentation and accountable reporting
• Preventive strategies that protect people, property, and brand
• Local, fast response throughout Santa Monica and Los Angeles County

We don’t make unrealistic promises or one‑size‑fits‑all programs. We build a practical, evidence‑based framework to help reduce Legionella risk, verify controls, and keep stakeholders informed.

Service Area

Based in Los Angeles, we serve Santa Monica and the surrounding region: Los Angeles County, plus nearby Orange County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County.

Get Your Commercial Assessment

Request a free risk review for your Santa Monica cooling towers. We’ll provide a concise gap analysis, prioritized action plan, and a proposal to implement a robust ASHRAE 188–aligned program—so your building can operate with confidence.