Remediation & Violation Support — NYC Cooling Towers & Building Water
Fast, code-compliant remediation for cooling towers and premise plumbing—focused on NYC DOHMH requirements, ASHRAE 188, and CDC guidance. We help you clear violations, restore control, and stay inspection-ready.
When You Need Remediation
- Legionella detected by lab testing or elevated heterotrophic plate counts
- DOHMH violation, inspection finding, or cooling tower out-of-service event
- Uncontrolled scale/corrosion, biofilm, or lack of documentation/logbooks
- Start-up/shutdown cleanings, passivation, or emergency disinfection
NYC now requires **more frequent Legionella testing** for cooling towers (monthly), replacing the older every-90-days standard. Our programs are already set up for this schedule so you remain compliant.
What Our Remediation Covers
Immediate Controls
- System assessment and risk triage
- Targeted shock disinfection & verified residuals
- Mechanical cleaning, biofilm removal, and tower basin/sump service
Testing & Clearance
- Accredited Legionella sampling and lab coordination
- Follow-up sampling to document return to control
- Monthly tower testing cadence & reminders
Documentation for DOHMH
- Corrective-action records and chain-of-custody
- Updated Maintenance Program & Plan (MPP)
- Electronic logbooks, portal support, and certification prep
Stabilize & Prevent
- Biocide programs (oxidizing/non-oxidizing) & feed control
- Scale/corrosion control, passivation, side-stream filtration
- Remote monitoring & trend analysis with proactive alerts
Our 6-Step Remediation Process
- Intake & Records: violation details, sampling reports, system data
- Site Survey: tower/plumbing condition, treatment equipment, controls
- Corrective Action Plan (CAP): disinfection, cleaning, operational measures
- Execution: chemical/mechanical remediation with safety & verification
- Clearance Testing: post-remediation sampling and documentation
- Stabilization: monthly testing, optimized treatment & updated MPP/logbooks
Outcome: documented return to control and a maintenance program aligned to current NYC requirements.
Quality Assurance & Consistent Performance
- Regular testing and water-quality assessments
- Well-documented service visits and corrective actions
- Trend analysis and monthly compliance checks
- Annual evaluations and improvement recommendations
Codes & Guidance We Follow
Our programs reference ASHRAE 188 (Legionellosis risk management) and NYC cooling-tower rules and guidance. Key resources:
- ASHRAE Standard 188 – Legionellosis Risk Management
- CDC – Cooling Towers: Operation & Maintenance
- NYC legislation (monthly Legionella testing for cooling towers)
- NYC DOHMH testimony supporting monthly testing
Note: We align remediation/clearance with applicable NYC DOHMH criteria and recognized industry guidance.
Have a violation or positive Legionella result?
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