JNB Laboratories services

Water consultants are needed due the lack of chemistry knowledge of many chemical and equipment suppliers and conflicts of interest between proper plant operation and treatment versus sales. An independent water treatment consultant will provide unbiased advice in order to make the best decisions for the company. For example, a mechanical solution could be available to take the place of a chemical solution. Chances are; a chemical salesman will more often present a chemical solution where a mechanical solution may actually be best for the customer and vice versa.

The Environmental Health and Safety divisions of more and more facilities are requiring a proper testing program for Legionella testing and evaluation for their cooling tower systems. Since cooling towers are open systems to the environment, it is easy for bacteria to be pulled into the systems. Since the cooling water is usually warm, especially in the summer months, this provides an ideal atmosphere for the Legionella propagation. Low levels of the bacteria can be present without the possibility of causing disease in humans (Legionaire’s Disease). Knowing if the bacteria are present, even in low levels, can help make informed decisions regarding the chemical program. Some facilities still use the “head in the sand” mentality of not testing for Legionella. Instead these facilities may over feed biocide to compensate thus jeopardizing system components with high corrosion load and increasing chemical costs.

As an independent water treatment consultant, JNB can perform corrosion studies from an objective perspective. Most heating/cooling water customers take advantage of corrosion coupon evaluations on open and closed systems. Studies are performed using a variety of metallurgies based on system composition. Reports include digital “before and after” photos and graphs as necessary.