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SoftLink – Stop Softener Problems Before They Stop You

24/7 remote monitoring for your water softener and pretreatment system.

Your softener protects critical equipment like boilers, cooling towers, and RO systems—but when it fails, you may not notice until costly damage is done.

SoftLink changes that.

Real-Time Hardness Monitoring – Catch issues before scale and downtime hit.
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Instant Alerts – Know the moment performance drops.
Data & Trends – Identify and fix small problems before they become big ones.

Fewer surprises. Less downtime. Lower costs.

See how SoftLink can keep your water system performing at its best. Request a site survey to learn how SoftLink can offer a proactive approach to maintaining equipment at your facility.

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CDC Toolkit for Legionella Water Management Plans

This toolkit is designed to help people understand which buildings and devices need a Legionella water management program to reduce the risk for Legionnaires’ disease.

CDC Toolkit for Controlling Legionella in Common Sources of Exposure

Controlling Legionella in common sources affected by Legionnaires' Disease outbreaks.

Welcome Brenden Nihart – Water Quality Specialist

Welcome Connor Keast – Water Treatment Sales Engineer

EndoTherm Webinar

Save up to 15% on energy costs. EndoTherm can be installed into ANY hydronic heating, process, and chilled loop system.

Water Quality and Your Business: Tips for Re-opening After Closure

Technical document with tips for reopening a building after closure.

Water Treatment Media Review

An article from Water Conditioning & Purification that highlights various filtration media, their performance properties and best applications.

CMS Mandates Water Management Programs

Tufts University School of Medicine found that more than 617,000 hospitalizations from 1991 to 2006 were related to three common opportunistic waterborne pathogens.

National Healthcare Safety Network Surveys

Download the annual surveys from the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network.

Watertech is Proud to Support CW4K

CMS Requires Water Management Plans

CMS says WMP's are necessary to be compliant.

CMS Requirement to Reduce Legionella Risk

CMS Memo to State Survey Directors

Emulsion Polymers in Dairy Wastewater Pretreatment

3 Key factors to consider when feeding an emulsion polymer.

CDC VitalSigns 2017

Legionaires' Disease – A problem for health care facilities.

CWT Brochure

When you see CWT you have one of the industry’s best working for you.

AWT Code of Ethics

Certified Water Technologists Code of Ethics

AWT Environmental Statement

AWT Environmental Statement The Association of Water Technologies (AWT) is an association of over 500 U.S. and international water treatment companies that provide water treatment programs for many diverse institutional, commercial and industrial water users.

Improve Efficiency for Gas-Fired Boilers

Guidelines to improve boiler performance allowing you to achieve more cost effective maintenance of a steam system.

5 Effective Heat Recovery Scenarios

Five examples of how a plate heat exchanger can provide benefits for process heating applications.

Legionella & Legionellosis Prevention

Legionella guide from the World Health Organization.

Water Treatment in Closed Systems

A guide to understanding chemical water treatment in cooling and boiler water systems.

Installation of Safety Valves

Partial listing of sizing and installation highlights for steam pressure system safety valves.

Reduce Costs with Step-down Filtration

Filtration using step-down particle retention can help reduce operating costs and achieve cleaner solutions.

Saving Water in Dairy Operations

New ways to save water in dairy processing.

Piping Dead-Legs Warnings

Piping dead-legs, source of plant maintenance and safety incidents.

Choosing a Chemical Feed Pump

Different selections of pumps for boiler water applications.

Starting a Boiler after Lay-Up

Necessary steps that need to be taken prior to starting boilers after a lay-up period.

Operating Cooling Towers in Freezing Weather

Ice control and different ice formations in various types of cooling towers.

Saving Water to Save Energy

Important connections and opportunities between water and energy.

Water Quality Guidelines

Guidelines for maintaining optimal water quality in evaporation cooling equipment.

Cooling Tower Maintenance Check List

A checklist for monthly cooling tower maintenance.

Zero Blowdown in Cooling Water Systems

Reduce your blowdown need to zero and cycle water without limit.

Boiler System Key Performance Indicators

Identifying key components of the boiler system and how water chemistry relates to Key Performance Indicators.

Minimizing Energy Costs with Free Cooling

Free cooling helps you reduce refrigeration energy consumption by using evaporative cooling equipment to produce chilled water in cool weather.

What to Consider When Selecting Green Cooling Towers

Criteria you should consider when evaluating your next cooling tower purchase.

Plants Often Miss Opportunities to More Fully use Hot Water

Tips from Chemical Processing to make fullest use of its hot water, and thus cutting energy consumption.

Water Management Guide

General water management guide for facility managers.

Energy Savings in Large Office Buildings

Strategies for reducing energy savings in large office buildings by up to 50%.

How to Improve Cooling Tower Efficiency

Understanding the key components of cooling towers and how to improve water efficiency.

Preventing Legionellosis Part 1

How to prevent/minimize Legionella in your water systems.

Blogs

Are you ready to be the next great industrial water treatment professional?

Prefer to be active, engaged, and thinking on your feet? Consider a career in water treatment.

Water: The Most Extraordinary Thing You’ll Ever Work With

No two drops of water are the same.

Seasonal Maintenance Checklist: How to Prepare Your Boiler and Cooling Systems for Winter

Seasonal maintenance helps your equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably.

When is the last time you took a HARD look at your water softener?

SoftLink is a remote monitoring system that tracks softener performance in real time.

Tackling Challenges in Wastewater Treatment: Introducing Watertech’s Activated Sludge Toolkit

Watertech's Activated Sludge Toolkit assists with biological wastewater treatment.

Detecting and Controlling Microorganisms in Cooling Water Systems

Plant operators focus their attention on controlling scale and corrosion, but often neglect monitoring for microorganism growth and the accumulation of silt and other foulants.

5 Common Deaerator Problems and Solutions

5 Deaerator problems to watch for to help ensure high quality feed water.

Choosing the Right Salt for Softeners and Dealkalizers: How Quality Impacts Performance

Salt quality directly impacts system efficiency, maintenance requirements, and overall performance.

A Guide to Sensor Maintenance and Cleaning

Tips to keep sensors clean and working effectively to help avoid operational challenges that are costly to correct.

Optimize System Performance with Film Forming Agents

Filming agents prevent scale and corrosion by forming a protective layer on all metal surfaces.

The Cost Savings and Benefits of Water Management Automation

Automation allows facility managers and water system operators to be more efficient.

Effective Water Management: Reduce Costs and Support Sustainability

Between the price volatility of water, a growing concern for freshwater supply, and the necessity of water use in production processes, maintenance, and human consumption, it can be difficult for business owners and facility managers to manage water use in a way that is both good for business and good for the environment.

Optimize Boiler Performance: Avoid These Frequent Maintenance Pitfalls

Neglecting routine maintenance can lead to decreased efficiency, expensive repairs, or even complete equipment failure.

Why Chlorine Dioxide is a Top Biocide Choice for Industrial Water Treatment

This article explores the properties, benefits, and best-use scenarios for Chlorine Dioxide.

Water Treatment Equipment – Innovation and Advancements

Advancements and innovations in water treatment equipment and controllers make life easier, but more importantly, provide ways to achieve better and more accurate results.

Cooling Tower Corrective Actions: Supporting Today's Maintenance Teams

How to manage your cooling system when results are out of range.

Boiler Blowdown: Protecting Your System from Scale, Corrosion, and Costly Downtime

When boiler water turns to steam, solids are left behind. Blowdown reduces solids to help maintain your system.

Side Stream Filtration: Improve Cooling System Performance and Extend Equipment Life

Side stream filtration is an important but often overlooked component of an effective cooling water treatment program.

5 Proven Ways to Improve Steam Boiler Efficiency

How you maintain and operate your steam boiler has a direct effect on the amount of energy, water and chemicals it uses.

Offsite Technical Training: Why It Benefits Your Business

An effective employee training strategy can help employees be more productive, confident and boost moral.

How to Select the Right Biocide for Cooling Water Systems

Choosing the right biocide saves money, by reducing downtime and maintenance costs, and increasing production efficiency.

Is Your Vendor a Supplier or a Partner? How to Know the Difference

When a vendor relationship is built on trust, good communication, and a sincere investment in your business, it will drive meaningful value and a sustained competitive advantage.

Boost Wastewater System Performance with Healthy Microbes and BIOACTIV-8-OR™

Bioaugmentation can be a game-changer for wastewater management, breaking down organic matter and cleaning up waste streams.

Why Workplace Safety Should Be a Top Priority for Every Organization

Having a team that has been trained in proper safety procedures and practices ensures not only their own safety, but also the safety of customers.

Say Goodbye to Sloppy Sludge: Smarter Sludge Dewatering Solutions

Sloppy sludge is a challenge in wastewater treatment. It pays to be informed on treatment equipment and how chemicals can impact this process.

Maximize Water Quality and Reduce Costs with Professional Water Softener Tune-Ups

Softeners are a critical component to the water treatment system. They help remove minerals to reduce scale and build-up in piping and heat transfer equipment.

Chloride Reduction: Lower Costs, Protect Systems, and Safeguard the Environment

Making changes in how you use salt in your facility can help protect our fresh water resources, and potentially reduce your operating costs.

Choosing the Right Sanitizer for Food & Beverage Wastewater Treatment

Sanitizers are required in food and beverage facilities. Choosing the right sanitizer can impact wastewater treatment.

Optimizing Wastewater Treatment with Polymer Flocculants

Polymer flocculants, what are they, and what are they used for?

How to Prevent Boiler Oxygen Corrosion: Essential Strategies for Industrial and Commercial Facilities

Oxygen corrosion in boiler systems can lead to damaging issues if left untreated.

Managing Nitrite Levels and Controlling Denitrification in Closed Water Systems

Nitrite-based inhibitors must maintain specific concentrations to remain effective.

Measuring Steam Purity: Why Accurate Sampling Matters

An important factor in the efficient operation of a modern boiler system is the ability to accurately measure the level of carryover or steam purity.

Choosing the Right Water Management Partner for Your Facility

Guidelines for selecting the best industrial water treatment supplier.

Mastering Corrective Actions: Essential to Maintaining Healthy Water Systems

Quick corrective action can prevent significant issues like scaling, corrosion and microbiological contamination.

3 Essential Principles Every Water Manager Should Master

To control the cost of industrial water use, it is vital for water managers to become proficient in water management strategies.

4 Common Traits of a Superstar Facility

Four common traits that allow for a fully optimized, reliable, and cost-efficient industrial water management system.

Monitoring Steam for Carryover: Two Key Methods to Protect System Integrity

Contaminants can cause post-boiler problems by leaving deposits or causing corrosion in critical areas of the steam system.

Solving a Chloride Discharge Challenge with Smart Engineering

How to manage elevated chloride levels in their wastewater discharge.

What Makes a Winning Team?

Winning teams have leaders who are clear, consistent, and committed.

Aquassist: A Predictive Water Management Tool for Enhanced Efficiency

Aquassist is key in developing a comprehensive, predictive water treatment program.

Maximizing Efficiency with Predictive Water Management: A Smart Strategy for Your Facility

A predictive water management strategy offers a proactive approach through smart systems and artificial intelligence.

Unlocking the Power of the Knowledge Center

Watertech's Knowledge Center is a one-stop resource for anyone involved in water treatment.

The Often-Overlooked Key to Cooling Tower Efficiency: Proper Filtration

Filtration is a vital part of both cooling tower operation.

Are You Paying to Remove Excess Water with Your Sludge?

Sludge containing extra water increases your disposal costs.

Breaking Through Complacency

The Hidden Benefits of a Fresh Perspective in Water Treatment.

Watertech Prioritizes Water Stewardship

Few things are as important as water.

What are the benefits and downfalls of corrosion coupons?

Corrosion coupons are a good predictive maintenance tool.

Bioaugmentation, moving “bugs” from skepticism to supported by science

Bioaugmentation can achieve excellent results.

Staying connected. AI is changing how we work, but not how we connect with customers.

Watertech leverages AI to manage data, but strives to maintain a personal connection.

Aquassist, Revolutionizing Water Treatment: The Dawn of Smart Water Testing

Aquassist is a groundbreaking smart water testing tool that will revolutionize how you validate your system’s water quality.

Time for Boiler Layup / Cooling Tower Start-up

Seasonal maintenance helps maintain equipment and improve efficiency.

Account Audits Improve Efficiency and Performance

An account audit helps maintain the success of a water treatment program.

Is it important to be a Certified Water Technologist?

The importance of becoming a Certified Water Technologist

Maximize the Potential of Pretreatment

Aquafilm 1284C: Defending Against Closed Loop Corrosion

Aquafilm 1284C treats metal surfaces and not the water to help solve corrosion issues in closed loops.

Polydose Fluorescent Tagged Polymers, a Game Changer in Water Treatment

Watertech's Polydose line of products improves the efficiency and maintenance of cooling water systems.

My water system is scaled up! What should I do to prevent cooling tower or boiler scale?

Learn how to prevent cooling tower or boiler scale.

Reverse Osmosis Troubleshooting: 4 Common Issues

RO systems require regular maintenance to maintain their efficiency and effectiveness.

Fat, Oil, and Grease – The Biological Systems' Nemesis

How to handle large volumes of FOG in your waste stream.

Can one product really treat your boiler as effectively as 3 traditional chemistries?

Learn how Aquafilm effectively treats systems and helps save on energy and water usage.

Side Stream Filtration Improves Water and Energy Efficiency

Several items should be considered when specifying the proper side stream filtration system.

STOP! Don’t throw your water treater under the bus.

5 Things operators ignore, then look to blame on their water treater.

How important is safety when handling your water treatment chemicals?

When working with chemicals, it is important to understand safety procedures and what to do in the event of a chemical release.

Beverage company finds tarnishing on aluminum cans. Technology + Experience = Quick resolution.

Anybody can sell a tool, learning how to use it is the key!

Help, my energy costs are through the roof!

A few adjustments to your boiler or cooling system can save a significant amount of energy.

Phosphonate (PBTC) – The Phosphorus Removal Nemesis

Phosphonates can make meeting phosphorus discharge limits even more challenging.

Troubled by Weird Water Quality?

Learn what to do when you encounter unexpected results with your system's water quality.

Are you experiencing subcooling in your heat exchanger?

Learn about the negative effects of sub cooled condensate in your heat exchanger.

Preparing Yourself for Supply Chain Challenges in Water Treatment

Now is the time to work with your provider to come up with a contingency plan for supply chain challenges.

Oxidizing Biocides and Disinfectants – Applications, Benefits and Best Practices

Biocides can be used for many applications including healthcare, food & beverage, industrial, and commercial. Choosing the proper disinfection technology is critical.

How Smart is Your Water System?

Advanced water treatment sensors can improve system performance.

Cooling Tower Cleanings are Necessary for a Safe System

Cooling tower cleanings are essential for maintaining a safe and healthy cooling system.

Boiler Inspection Time – Where is the Water Treatment Representative?

Boiler inspection time is validation time. This is the best opportunity to see how your water treatment program is working.

Avoid Giving Your Coils the Deep Freeze This Winter!

Now is the time to ensure your system's HVAC coils are freeze protected and working properly. A frozen coil not only causes water damage, there is also the replacement cost and downtime for repairs when it is least convenient.

How can you create predictable results from your water treatment program?

If you want to achieve predictable results from your water treatment program, you need a 3-pronged approach.

Save Energy and Reduce Carbon Footprint With EndoTherm

EndoTherm is an additive that is proven to reduce energy usage in heating and cooling closed loop recirculating systems.

Are your cooling towers driving you buggy?

How to manage bacterial growth in cooling towers.

Aquafilm-V: Impact at a Wood Processing Facility

Aquafilm-V delivers some dramatic results and improvements.

PFAS/PFOS: What is the real impact of “Forever Chemicals”?

The regulations are coming. What are you going to do about PFAS / PFOS?

The City put Chlorine into the water and now you need to remove it, sound familiar?

If you are relying on a municipal water source a dechlorination process may be necessary prior to discharge.

FreedomPlus Pretreatment

Is Your Plant’s Pre-Treatment Equipment A Top Priority? For Watertech, it is!

Reducing Legionella Risk: How and When to Address Water Safety in Buildings With Reduced Use

Guidance and recommended actions for returning water systems to regular use.

Why Choose a Full-service Water Treatment Partner?

Watertech offers a complete range of flexible business solutions to manage our customers’ needs.

Have You Set Your Sustainability Goals?

Watertech offers products and solutions to help meet your sustainability efforts.

What is the cost of feeding soft vs hard water to an RO?

Use these calculations to help determine if it might be time to consider using an Anti-Scalant.

Reduce Legionella Risk: Steps to Safely Reopen Closed or Semi-open Buildings

Stagnant water in a plumbing system can drastically increase the risk of exposure to Legionella and other harmful water borne pathogens.

What is the Impact of an RO System on a Boiler Water Treatment Program?

Increase Condensate Return, Increase Savings

Improving condensate return can save on water, energy and chemicals.

The Impact of Stagnant Water on Industrial and Potable Water Systems

Why should water treatment automation be a top priority?

40 Years of Maximizing Water’s Potential

Happy 40th Anniversary Watertech!

Boiler Corrective Actions

How to manage your boiler system when results are out of range.

How to Make the Right Call When Ordering Glycol?

Ordering and receiving a glycol delivery should be a fairly straightforward and easy process; however, it takes some insight and planning to avoid complications.

How to Install and Maintain Boiler Conductivity Electrodes

Learning how to properly install and maintain your boiler conductivity electrode will help improve the performance of your boiler.

Better Water Management - An Opportunity to Improve Sustainability and Reduce Cost

Industrial facilities use large amounts of fresh water. By reducing water usage, facilities also achieve reduced energy cost, chemical cost savings, and other benefits.

Improving Patient Safety Through Stronger Water Management

While it is important to be compliant with the latest laws and regulations, the focal point of any effective Water Management Plan should put patient safety first.

Healthy Microbes Are Key to “Superstar” Wastewater Management

Bioaugmentation can be a game-changer for wastewater management, breaking down organic matter and cleaning up waste streams.

Feedwater Tank vs. Deaerator: How to Choose

A comparison of feedwater tanks and deaerators for storing and treating boiler feedwater.

Tapping into water savings? Your first step is a site audit.

A site audit can identify ways to reduce water, chemical, and energy usage.

Cooling Tower Operation and Maintenance is the Key for Improved Energy Efficiency

Are you showing your cooling tower the TLC it needs to be running at its peak performance efficiently?

Continuous Blowdown Method of Boiler Layup

The CDP or Continuous Blowdown method of boiler layup consists of piping continuous surface blowdown from the operating boiler to the bottom of the stand-by boiler.

Maintaining Cycles of Concentration

Your water treatment specialist can help you determine what the maximum number of cycles is for your system.

Measuring and Controlling Dissolved Solids

Your water treatment company can help you set surface blowdown conductivity control limits that maintain the dissolved solids in a safe, economical range.

Steps to Bottom Blowing a Boiler

Preferred method of performing the bottom blowdown.

Adjusting your Feedwater Temperature

Increasing your feedwater temperature to above 180 degrees F will help reduce your chemical usage of oxygen scavenger, increase your efficiency and reduce thermal stress.

Cycles of Concentration in a Cooling Water System

Water treatment programs should maximize the frequency at which its water is cycled to prevent scaling.

Cycling Up Water in a Recirculating Cooling Tower System

As the water evaporates in a cooling tower system, it leaves behind all of the dissolved solids that were present in the fresh makeup water used to replenish system losses

Feedwater Temperature

What is a target temperature for your feedwater?

Choosing the Best Oxygen Scavenger for Your Boiler System

It is well known that one of the greatest threats to the integrity of a steam system is corrosion due to the effects of dissolved oxygen.

Deaerator / Feedwater Heater Performance

If you find you are using an excessive amount of oxygen-scavenging chemicals, you may want to investigate the performance of your deaerater (DA) or feedwater heater

Deaerator Inspection List

A properly operating deaerator is one of the most important pieces of equipment in a boiler room

Inefficiency of Deaerators

Deaerators play a vital role in the efficient production of steam, but you may find as time goes on their performance begins to decline. Here is a troubleshooting list that may be used to help identify the source of the decreased performance

Legionnaire's Disease in the News

July 23, 2013: Our community is currently experiencing a larger than normal rate of legionella infections, including 29 suspect and confirmed cases in Milwaukee County, 19 of which are in the city of Milwaukee.

Identifying Problem Condensate Areas Using Membrane Filters

Boiler plant operators are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of their steam condensate systems.

Resin Background and Sampling

Use resins that will allow the system to operate at peak efficiency and maximum cost effectiveness

Legionella Standard 188-2015

Risk Management for Building Water Systems, aims to identify risk factors for growth and exposure of Legionella in industrial water systems.

Boiler Storage and Layup Part 2

While dry storage methods are most recommended, wet storage is an acceptable option in the event of a more temporary standby.

Boiler Storage and Layup Part 1

Waterside surfaces of boilers that are out of service are particularly susceptible to corrosion.

Loss of Nitrite in Closed Systems

Controlling corrosion with non-chromate inhibitors and how fluctuations in nitrite levels can challenge their effectiveness.

Top 3 Ways to Reduce Operating Costs in Cooling Systems

Cutting costs can be as simple as keeping your boilers and cooling towers well maintained, and free of scale and microbe build-up.

5 things you should know about Legionnaires’ disease

Legionnaires' disease, how it's contracted, where it's found, how it's treated, prevention methods, and business testing.

From Consultant to Program Manager: the Evolution of the Water Guy

The reduction in labor force, retirees, and increased efficiency expectations have paved the way for technological advancements in water management.

How Watertech's Legionella prevention strategies save customers money

Preventing Legionella bacteria cultures in cooling towers can be done with proper support from automated sensor alerts and chemical delivery.

ASHRAE Guideline 12 - Legionella

From ASHRAE, Guideline 12 sets forth ways to manage the risks posed by cooling towers specific to Legionella.

Legionella Standard 188-2015

Brochures

Nephros Filters Aid in Infection Control

Nephros FDA cleared hospital water filtration is an important addition to aid in infection control.

SoftLink

SoftLink provides continuous monitoring of the hardness levels of your system.

Activated Sludge Toolkit

Choosing the right activated sludge product is critical for effective wastewater treatment.

Aquassist: The Smart Way to Test Water

Discover how Aquassist is revolutionizing the way water testing is performed.

Walchem Intuition 6 Instruction Brochure

Brochure for Walchem Intuition 6

Glycol Services

Watertech is here to help you select the correct product and formula to protect your system.

Keyence FD-H Series Clamp-on Flow Sensor

Brochure for Keyence FD-H Series Clamp-on Flow Sensor

Pyxis ST-500 Fluorometer

Product information on Pyxis ST-500 series inline fluorometers for PTSA.

Walchem Intuition-9 Series Controllers

Product information about Walchem Intuition-9 series controllers.

CETCO RM-10 Brochure

RM-10 is a clay-based flocculant that cleans wastewater in one simple step.

EndoTherm Frequently Asked Questions

An 8 page brochure that answers to some of the most common questions about EndoTherm.

Contractor Referral Program

We sell, service and warranty pretreatment systems; including softeners, ROs, and dealkalizers.

WTA43 Series Softeners

Watertech’s softeners have been designed to meet the unique demands of boiler, cooling and other commercial and industrial applications.

WTeService

Learn how our eController is like having a Watertech expert in your facility 365 days a year.

Aquafilm Filming Technology Protects Entire System

Learn how Aquafilm forms a film or barrier to protect your entire system from scale and corrosion.

Walchem 900 Series Brochure

Product information on the Walchem 900 – Conductivity, pH/ORP & Disinfection

Freedom Plus - Pretreatment Services

Improve efficiency, reduce downtime and prolong equipment life with Freedom Plus Pretreatment Services.

EndoTherm Energy Savings Additive

Learn how EndoTherm reduces surface tension to maximize efficiency and save energy.

WT-Link Cellular Modem

Watertech's WT-Link allows easy, secure, reliable access to your water treatment controllers.

EVAPCO Water Saver

EVAPCO's Water Saver is engineered to improve water efficiency.

EVAPCO Pulse Pure

EVAPCO's Pulse Pure system utilizes pulsed-power technology to treat cooling water without chemicals.

Freedom Plus - Drumless Delivery

Drumless chemical delivery improves safety and minimizes risk.

Sludge Dewatering Handbook

This Sludge Dewatering Handbook presents key parameters to take into account to optimize sludge treatment with Watertech's organic polymers.

Wastewater Treatment

Wastewater has the experience to help troubleshoot challenges and meet compliance requirements.

Watertech of America, Inc. - Overview

Read more about Watertech of America, Inc. - We are More Than a Water Treatment Solution.

Certified Water Technologist - CWT

CWT is a standard of excellence – it means you are working with the best in the industry.

Boiler Layup Procedures

Laying up a boiler extends the life of your equipment. This brochure reviews dry, wet and continuous blowdown methods of storage.

Boiler Water Treatment

Better water management improves the performance of your boiler and saves money.

Chemical Product Lines

Watertech carries a full range of chemistries. This brochure outlines many of the most common products.

Chlorine Dioxide Generator - Dioxide Pacific

Download this brochure to learn the many benefits and applications for chlorine dioxide.

Monochloramine Generator – Sanipur Sanikill

Monochloramine is an U.S. EPA approved disinfectant for controlling Legionella.

Sanipur Sanikill Technical Brochure

A technical brochure for Sanikill-Lite, Sanipur's monochloramine generator.

Klenphos-400

The next generation, ultimate corrosion inhibitor for potable water systems.

Water Softener Maintenance

Tune-ups help maximize water quality and reduce cost.

ZymeBac AP 1X

An effective solution containing microorganisms to break down fats, oils, grease, starches and proteins.

ZymeBac AP 10X

An effective solution containing microorganisms to break down fats, oils, grease, starches and proteins.

ZymeBac Results

See the results on a dairy lift station after using ZymeBac to manage grease build-up.

Cooling Water Treatment Solutions

An efficient cooling water system is about more than preventing scale and corrosion.

Cooling Start-up Checklist

This checklist outlines preventive maintenance steps for doing a seasonal start-up.

Aluminum Chlorohydrate WT1710P

Learn how Aluminum Chlorohydrate can improve water, quality reduce costs and improve efficiency.

The A-Team – Applications Team

Watertech's onsite Applications Team allows us to better meet the needs of our customers.

Control Systems - Basic & Pro Series

These cooling controller panels are designed to meet every application and budget.

Bioactiv-8-or

Bioactiv-8-or applies science to provide solutions for today's industrial wastewater challenges

Badger Meter Recordall Flow Meter

Brochure and specifications for Badger Meter Recordall Flow Meter

Got Water? Watertech Understands Dairy Water Treatment Challenges!

Wisconsin is a recognized leader for dairy and water management.

Boiler Startup Checklist

Proper preparation will save water, energy and chemical dollars by ensuring deposit-free, corrosion-free and efficient heat transfer surfaces throughout the heating season.

Cooling Layup Procedures

By following these shutdown instructions, you will be guaranteed a worry-free winter and a trouble-free start-up in spring!

Healthcare Water Management

Is your water health? Building a foundation based on safety delivers results.

ASHRAE 188-2015 Overview

Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems

Water Management Programs

Most Legionella outbreaks could be prevented with effective water management.

AMBF Liquid Filter Bags

Product information for AMBF Liquid Filter Bags

AMBF High Efficiency Pleated Cartridges

Product information for AMBF High Efficiency Pleated Cartridges

AMBF Hazmat Sorbents

Product information for AMBF Hazmat Sorbents

AMBF Glass Microfiber Cartridges

Product information for AMBF Glass Microfiber Cartridges

AMBF Carbon Block Cartridges

Production information for AMBF Carbon Block Cartridges

AMBF Bag Filter Housings

Product information for AMBF Bag Filter Housings

AMBF 625 HF High Flow Cartridges

Product information for AMBF 625 High Flow Series Cartridges

Belden 9680 Cable Specifications

Specifications for the 9680 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable

Advantage Controls NanoTron Brochure

Product information for Advantage Controls NanoTron Brochure

Bag Filter Housings

Product Information Guide for Bag Filter Housings

Boiler Conductivity Probe for Walchem Controllers

Product information for Boiler Conductivity Probe for Walchem Controllers

Walchem 100 Series Boiler and Cooling Tower Controllers

Brochure and specifications for Walchem 100 Series boiler and cooling tower controllers

Blancett Meters Overview

Product information guide for Blancett Meters Overview

Turner Handheld Little Dipper Brochure

Product information for the Turner Handheld Little Dipper fluorometer.

Walchem WebMasterONE Controller

Brochure and specifications for Walchem WebMasterONE Controller

Turner Little Dipper Specifications

Specifications for Turner Designs’ Little Dipper in-line fluorometer.

Walchem 600 Series Brochure

Product information on the Walchem 600 – Conductivity, pH/ORP & Disinfection

Dritech Feeder Selection Chart

Dritech Solv-Ultima 150 Dry Feeder

Solv-Ultima Dissolver System with Shutoff

Solv-Ultima 150 Brochure

Product information for Solv-Ultima 150 Non-Electric Mix & Feed System for Solid Concentrates

Opti-Check Handheld PTSA Sensor Specifications

Specifications for the Turner Designs Opti-Check Handheld PTSA Analyzer

Flowline Echopod Brochure

Flowline Echopod Ultrasonic Level Switch, Controller and Trasmitter Brochure

DS and pDS Meters

Brochure and specifications for DS and pDS Conductivity Meters

Myron L Ultrameter II 6PFC Brochure

Brochure and specifications for the Myron L 6PFC Ultrameter II analyzer. Tests for conductivity, pH, ORP, TDS and Free Chlorine with a single meter.

Double Wall Rectangular Diketank Specifications

Double Wall Cylindrical Diketank Specifications

AMBF Cartridge Filter Housings

Product information for AMBF Cartridge Filter Housings

AMBF Quad Series Meltblown Filters

Product information for AMBF Quad Series Meltblown Filters

AMBF String Wound Cartridges

Product information for AMBF String Wound Cartridges

Gemini Square Tank 70 gallon Specifications

Drawing and specifications for Peabody 70 gallon square double wall containment tank

AMBF Standard Efficiency Pleated

Product information for AMBF Standard Efficiency Pleated

AMBF Stainless Steel Cartridges

Product information for AMBF Stainless Steel Cartridges

Gemini Square Tank 120 gallon Specifications

Drawing and specifications for Peabody 120 gallon square double wall containment tank

AMBF PTFE Membrane Cartridges

Product information for AMBF PTFE Membrane Cartridges

AMBF POEL Liquid Filter Bags

Product information for AMBF POEL Series Filter Bags

Blancett Product Line Brochure

Product information guide for Blancett Product Line Brochure

AMBF PES Membrane Cartridges

Product information for AMBF Polyethersulfone Membrane Cartridges

Blancett Model 1100 Datasheet

Product information guide for Blancett Model 1100 Datasheet

Blancett B3000 Flow Monitor Data Sheet

Product information guide for Blancett B3000 Flow Monitor Data Sheet

Badger PFT3 Pulse Transmitter

Technical brief for Badger PFT3 Pulse Transmitter

Badger Magnetic Meters

Production information guide for Badger Magnetic Meters

Blue White Flexpro Pump Specifications

Specification brochure for Blue White Flexpro Pump

Blue White Micro-Flo Brochure

Brochure and specifications for the Blue-White Micro-Flo low flow chemical resistant flow meter.

Pulsatron A Plus Chemical Feed Pump Brochure

Brochure and specifications for the Pulsafeeder Pulsatron A+ chemical feed pumps

Pulsatron E Plus Chemical Feed Pump Brochure

Brochure and specifications for the Pulsafeeder Pulsatron E Plus chemical feed pumps

Pulsafeeder Chem-Tech XP Series

Brochure and specifications for ChemTech XP Series peristaltic pumps

Seametrics MJ Series Brochure

Brochure and Specifications for Seametrics MJ Series multijet flow meter

Stenner Pumps Classic Single Head Adjustable Specifications

Seametrics PS40 Pulse Splitter Specifications

Brochure and secifications for the Seametrics PS40 flow meter pulse splitter.

Walchem EZ Series Pump Brochure

Walchem EZ Series Pump Brochure: Electronic Metering

Walchem EHE Series Brochure

Product information on the Walchem EHE Series

Walchem Auto-Degassing Valve Brochure

Product information for the Walchem Auto Degassing Valve

FlowLine DL14 EchoPod Level Sensor

Brochure and specifications for Echo Pod DL14

FlowLine DL10 EchoPod Level Sensor

Brochure and specifications for Echo Pod DL10

Badger Meter Flow Instrumentation Products

Production information guide for Badger Meter Flow Instrumentation Products

Calculators

Tank Volume Calculator

A tool to calculate the capacity of any tank.

Saturated Steam Calculator

Calculates saturated liquid and gas properties for a given pressure or temperature.

Case Studies

SoftLink Case Study

SoftLink improves system performance with real-time monitoring.

Aquafilm Plastics Industry Case Study

Aquafilm improves corrosion resistance to protect assets at a plastics facility.

Polydose Tagged Polymer Case Study

Polydose utilizes an inert tracer and tagged polymer to improve monitoring and detect upsets.

CETCO RM-10 Corrugated Box Manufacturing Case Study

See how RM-10 cuts costs and labor.

Aquafilm Wood Processing Case Study

See how Aquafilm can improve system performance and reduce costs.

Dechlorination Case Study

Learn how this system was able to meet DNR requirements for compliance.

EndoTherm Station Medical Center 4-Month Trial

See how EndoTherm can improve efficiency and reduce costs.

EndoTherm Allegany College 3-Month Trial

EndoTherm Aramark 4-Month Trial

EVAPCO Pulse~Pure Case Study

EVAPCO's Pulse~Pure system is chemical-free, utilizing pulsed-power technology.

Aquafilm Lumber Drying Case Study

Aquafilm improves steam boiler efficiency, increases energy savings for a lumber company.

Manufacturing Case Study

Watertech was able to recommend an easy upgrade resulting in $10K annual savings.

Paper Industry Case Study

Watertech was able to help a paper company to realize over $75K in energy chemical and cost savings.

Pulp & Paper Case Study

Watertech updated a plants feed and control technology and installed WTeService to monitor and track performance to save $40K annually.

Manufacturing Case Study

Watertech was able to recommend innovative ways to manage a system, resulting in $200K annual savings.

Ethanol Case Study

Watertech helped a 50 million gallon per year ethanol plant increase production by more than 15K gallons per day and save over $35K annually.

Wastewater Case Study

Watertech helped a manufacturing firm change their wastewater process and realize $35,000 in annual savings.

Company News

Watertech Earns National Legionella Certification

Members of our Water Safety team have completed the necessary training and examinations required to become part of the first ever class of Certified Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialists.

FAQs

Wastewater: Chemical Treatment – FAQ

FAQs about chemical wastewater treatment.

Trouble Shooting and Corrective Actions – FAQ

FAQs about common issues in water treatment.

Water Safety and Legionella - FAQ

FAQs about Legionella and water safety.

Wastewater: Biological - FAQ

FAQs about biological wastewater treatment.

Water Testing - FAQ

FAQs about testing in water treatment systems.

Cooling Tower Water Treatment Fundamentals – FAQ

FAQs about cooling tower water treatment.

Innovations in Water Treatment – FAQ

FAQs about innovative solutions in water treatment.

Pretreatment and Filtration – FAQ

FAQs about common pretreatment and filtration options.

Steam Boiler System – FAQ

FAQs about steam boiler water treatment.

Presentations

Simplifying Legionella Regulations & Control

A presentation addressing Legionella, the problems that it causes for industry, and how to monitor and control it's presence.

Product Information

Steam Safety

Information to keep your steam system operating safely and efficiently.

Developing a Water Management Program to Reduce Legionella Growth

Developing a Water Management Program to Reduce Legionella Growth & Spread in Buildings

Legionnaire's Disease is 100% preventable

Protect your community and your business with a water management plan.

Microbial Control of Cooling Water Systems

A standard outlining a performance based approach to the maintenance of cooling water systems with respect to the control of microorganisms.

Health and Safety Executive - Legionnaires' Disease

Advice on the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act concerning the risk from exposure to legionella bacteria.

Corrosion in Cooling Waters

A document reviewing corrosion types and solutions in cooling water systems.

Best Practices for Control of Legionella

An aid to cooling tower operators providing guidance in order to minimize Legionella.

Removing Heavy Metals from Wastewater

A manual providing general guidelines on how to remove dissolved metals from wastewaters.

Water-Cooled vs. Air-Cooled Systems

The benefits of water-cooled systems vs. air-cooled systems for air-conditioning applications.

Preventing Legionellosis Part 2

More on how to prevent/minimize Legionella in your water systems.

Chiller Use and Best Practices

Overview and understanding of heat transfer refrigerant equipment.

Scale and Evaporative Condenser Performance

Effects of scale on evaporative condensers.

Energy Loss from Scale Deposits

A graph displaying thickness of different types of scale relative to energy loss percentage.

Reverse Osmosis Membrane Cleaning

Chemical use to prevent biofilm and scale on reverse osmosis system membranes.

Reducing Costs in a Steam-Generating System

Methods of reducing fuel cost by minimizing boiler water blowdown rates.

Technical Documents

Guidance for Maintaining Water Systems During Reduced Use

IDPH memorandum to provide guidance for maintaining water quality and safety in building water systems.

Responding to Water Stagnation in Buildings with Reduced or No Water Use

A new standard from AWWA for reopening buildings with stagnant water to help reduce the risk of Legionella.

EndoTherm Technical Bulletin

Technical document for EndoTherm.

Watertech Controller Panel 3040-3C

Technical Drawing of Watertech Controller Panel 3040-3C

Cooling System Preseason Checklist

Detecting Microorganisms in Cooling Water

Regulatory Resources

Documents and resources from associations and regulatory agencies.

Side Stream Filtration for Cooling Towers

An evaluation assessing side stream filtration options for cooling towers.

Tower/Condenser Cleaning Procedure - WT-3748

Step-by-step procedure for scale deposition removal using WT-3748.

Tower/Condenser Cleaning Procedure - WT-3747

Step-by-step procedure for scale deposition removal using WT-3747.

eController USB Quick Start Guide

eController 4-20mA Wiring

eController Wiring Notes

eController Boot Troubleshooting

eController Boiler Sensor Troubleshooting

Aquamatic K52 Valve Number Guide

Flow Meter Guide

Test Procedures

Sulfite Buret Titration Test Procedure