A pilot at Tec de Monterrey in Mexico ran three 1,000 TR cooling towers with no chemicals or softeners, saving about $51,145 USD a year and 17,836 m3 of water.

Case Study Mexico: Chemical-Free Cooling Tower Treatment at Tec de Monterrey
- Dick Ackermann
- October 6, 2026
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5 Signs Your Cooling Tower Needs Non-Chemical Water Treatment
- Dick Ackermann
- October 6, 2026
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If your cooling tower is showing any of the following signs, it may be time to consider switching from chemical dosing to a non-chemical water treatment system. 1. Visible scale buildup on tower fill or condenser tubes Scale is one of the clearest signs that your current chemical treatment program is not keeping mineral deposits […]

Non-Chemical vs Chemical Water Treatment: Which Is Right for Your Facility?
- Dick Ackermann
- October 6, 2026
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Facility managers evaluating a new water treatment system usually face the same choice: continue with a traditional chemical dosing program, or switch to a non-chemical alternative. Both approaches solve the same underlying problems (scale, corrosion, and bacterial growth) but they get there very differently. How they compare Upfront cost. Chemical dosing systems typically have a […]

What Is Chemical-Free Water Treatment and How Does It Work?
- Dick Ackermann
- October 6, 2026
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For decades, industrial and commercial water systems have relied on chemical dosing to control scale, corrosion, and bacteria. Chemical-free water treatment offers a different approach: one that solves the same problems using electricity instead of chemical additives. How chemical-free water treatment works At the core of chemical-free water treatment is electrochemistry. Rather than dosing water […]

Chemical-Free Water Treatment for Civil and Industrial Facilities: Sustainability Benefits
- Dick Ackermann
- October 5, 2026
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Chemical-free water treatment helps hospitals, hotels, commercial buildings and factories cut chemical use, improve safety and lower lifecycle costs. Here is what facility managers need to know.

Is Chemical-Free Cooling Tower Water Treatment a Utopia? No, It Is Here Now
- Dick Ackermann
- October 5, 2026
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Chemical-free cooling tower treatment is not a utopia. It works today, provided you separate proven technology from overselling. Here is how to tell the difference.

Elgressy EST: Chemical-Free Scale, Corrosion and Biofouling Control for Cooling Towers
- Dick Ackermann
- October 5, 2026
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Elgressy EST uses controlled electrolysis to stop scale, corrosion and biofouling in cooling towers without chemicals, saving water, energy and maintenance.

LEED Certification Explained: Levels, Credits and How Cooling-Water Treatment Helps
- Dick Ackermann
- October 5, 2026
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LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system. Learn how it works, what each level requires, and how cooling-tower water treatment can help earn points.

Electrocoagulation and Electro-Oxidation: Chemical-Free Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Dick Ackermann
- October 5, 2026
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Electrocoagulation and electro-oxidation use electricity instead of chemicals to remove oils, metals, COD and pathogens from water. Learn how they work and where they fit.

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) Scale in Heat Exchangers: Causes, Effects and Prevention
- Dick Ackermann
- October 5, 2026
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Calcium carbonate scale is the most common deposit in heat exchangers and chillers. Learn why it forms on hot surfaces, what it costs, and how to prevent it.



