News

Let’s Talk About Your Water


Preventing Legionella Spread During Covid-19

During the Covid-19 pandemic, many businesses and facilities are shutting down or reducing occupancy, which may lead to a higher risk of the spread of Legionella and other biofilm bacteria within water systems. In buildings with complex plumbing systems, stagnant water can be a problem that, if not properly handled, can pose a number of health […]

Read More

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update – March 18th, 2020 At FCT Water, the safety and well-being of our employees and our customers is always our priority, and we recognize the important role we play in providing our customers with supplies and services during this critical time. We are actively monitoring the COVID-19/Coronavirus situation and taking steps to help […]

Read More

Understanding Legionella Management and ASHRAE 188

What Is ASHRAE 188?             ASHRAE 188 is a standard created in 2015 (and updated in 2018) which outlines the importance of a water management plan for preventing the growth and spread of Legionella, a bacteria that can lead to the potentially life-threatening Legionnaires Disease. The standard suggests that certain facilities like healthcare facilities or […]

Read More

Treating Cooling Tower Water: A Quick-Start Guide

Treating Cooling Tower Water While cooling towers come in all shapes and sizes, they all have one thing in common: they’re all susceptible to the same risks associated with untreated water which include: scaling, corrosion, biological growth, and fouling. These major issues can reduce the efficiency, and even the functional lifespan, of a cooling tower. […]

Read More

Why Try Purified Tannins?

Why Switch to Purified Tannin? If you’re in a business that uses steam boilers, you might have heard about tannins for treating water. But have you heard about purified tannins, the newer, more effective version? The names might be confusing, but the results aren’t. Purified tannins treat boiler water to ensure maximum efficiency within the […]

Read More