The Importance of Conserving Water in Cooling Towers As the cost of water continues to rise, buildings are exploring ways to conserve their water usage. One effective approach is to decrease the amount of water consumed by cooling towers. Cooling towers can be a significant source of water consumption, with some cooling towers using millions […]
Business owners and building property managers rely on commercial HVAC systems for comfortable environments for their occupants. When your HVAC system isn’t working properly, it can lead to discomfort for your occupants, and impact your bottom line. In this post, you’ll learn about ways to prevent and solve common problems, as well as the benefits […]
By John Caloritis Technical Director at Metro Group Certified Water Technologist and Board of Directors, Association of Water Technologies What is Green Chemistry? The products and services supplied by the water treatment industry can have a significant impact on energy demand, use, and conservation. While we recognize the key benefits of functioning as a Green […]
Updated November 6, 2024 What Can You Do About Brown Water? A targeted water sampling program, like Metro Group’s Domestic Water Screening (DWS) protocol, can help determine whether the municipal supply or an internal factor, like bacteria or metals in the piping system, is responsible for the discoloration. The screening can also help pinpoint problem […]
As the end of heating season nears, proactive property managers and building operators in NYC should be planning their steam boiler maintenance schedule. Planning ahead allows you to schedule maintenance when it’s most convenient for you, allows you to get the best pricing from your vendors, and gives you time to address issues in the […]
One of the most burdensome requirements of New York City’s cooling tower compliance law is the 3-times-per-week cooling tower water quality testing obligation. This requirement calls for testing of pH, conductivity, temperature, and biocide chemical level three times each week, with no more than two days in between testing. For most building owners, fulfilling this […]
Updated November 14, 2024 Everyone knows water is a primary concern as an ingredient in the finished craft beer product, but it’s also essential for your process steam boiler. One major piece of equipment the water flows through is the steam boiler, and regular maintenance of this equipment helps prevent down time and costly repairs. […]
Updated October 28, 2025 Just like the one at home, regularly cleaning your commercial ice machine is essential to maintaining its efficiency and to avoid contamination of the ice. But knowing when and how often you need to clean it can be difficult to remember as a building owner. Luckily, Metro Group is proud to […]
Water Treatment Matters Series By John Caloritis Technical Director at Metro Group Certified Water Technologist Board of Directors, Association of Water Technologies Maintaining pH in a Cooling Tower We are often asked about the importance of the pH measurement in open HVAC systems, and the types of control strategies that may be needed to regulate […]
As if battling COVID-19 weren’t bad enough, the city Health Department’s now dealing with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem. Nine people have been diagnosed with the illness and hospitalized in the northern Manhattan area since Aug. 9, seven of whom are 50 years of age or older, the Health Department announced Wednesday evening. […]
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