Cooling Water Treatment for Mission-Critical Facilities
Protect uptime, eliminate Legionella risk, and meet sustainability goals—with a single treatment that replaces your entire chemical program.
Cooling Towers: The Achilles Heel of Data Centers
Data centers consume up to 5 million gallons of water daily for cooling—and that water flows through cooling towers where biofilm, scale, and Legionella thrive. A single cooling system failure can cascade into millions in downtime costs and SLA penalties.
Traditional water treatment requires juggling 4–6 different chemicals: biocides, scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, pH adjusters, and dispersants. Each adds complexity, cost, and potential failure points to your operation.
- Legionella liability—outbreaks trigger lawsuits, shutdowns, and reputational damage
- Biofilm reduces heat transfer efficiency by up to 30%
- Scale buildup forces higher energy consumption and equipment strain
- Multi-chemical programs require constant monitoring and adjustment
- ESG scrutiny over water usage, chemical discharge, and sustainability
The True Cost of Cooling Water Failures
One Product. Complete Protection.
HydroTreat™ uses proprietary mineral oxychloride technology to generate Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)—including hydroxyl radicals—that penetrate and destroy biofilm, eliminate Legionella, and prevent scale formation in a single treatment.
Unlike traditional biocides that only kill surface-level bacteria, HydroTreat’s ROS penetrate deep into the biofilm matrix, breaking down the protective structure and destroying the pathogens within. The result: cleaner heat transfer surfaces, lower energy consumption, and dramatically reduced biological risk.
HydroTreat continuously regenerates ROS, providing persistent residual protection that prevents recontamination—even in warm, nutrient-rich cooling tower environments.
Replace 4–6 chemical products with one. Simplify operations, reduce vendor complexity, and eliminate the risk of chemical incompatibility or dosing errors.
Cooling Infrastructure
Where HydroTreat Works
Comprehensive protection across your entire cooling water system.
Why Data Centers Choose HydroTreat
Legionella Elimination
ROS technology destroys Legionella pneumophila in seconds—penetrating biofilm where traditional biocides can’t reach.
Improved Heat Transfer
Biofilm-free surfaces restore heat exchanger efficiency, reducing energy consumption and cooling costs.
Higher Cycles of Concentration
Improved water quality allows higher COC, reducing makeup water requirements and blowdown volume.
Simplified Chemistry
One product replaces biocides, scale inhibitors, and corrosion inhibitors. Fewer chemicals, fewer vendors, fewer risks.
ESG & Sustainability
Non-toxic residuals break down to oxygen and mineral monoxides. No carcinogenic byproducts, no hazardous discharge.
Water Conservation
Reduced blowdown and higher COC directly improve Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) metrics.
Uptime Protection
Continuous ROS regeneration provides 24/7 protection against the biological and chemical threats that cause cooling failures.
Extended Equipment Life
Biofilm and scale prevention reduces corrosion and mechanical wear on pumps, fills, and heat exchange surfaces.
NSF/ANSI 60 Certified
Safe for cooling water applications with documented efficacy against the pathogens that matter most.
Traditional Treatment vs. HydroTreat
Data center cooling water programs typically require multiple chemical products, each with its own dosing requirements, storage needs, and vendor relationships. HydroTreat consolidates protection into a single, more effective treatment.
| Factor | Traditional Program | HydroTreat™ |
|---|---|---|
| Products Required | 4–6 (biocide, scale inhibitor, corrosion inhibitor, pH adjuster, dispersant) | 1 |
| Biofilm Penetration | Surface-level only | Full matrix penetration |
| Legionella Kill Time | Minutes to hours | <10 seconds |
| Residual Protection | Dissipates quickly | Continuous ROS regeneration |
| Chemical Storage | Multiple containers, SDS management | Single product |
| Discharge Concerns | Regulated chemicals, DBP formation | Non-toxic breakdown products |
| Oxidation Potential | 1.36 eV (chlorine) | 2.6–2.8 eV (hydroxyl radical level) |
Oxidation Potential Comparison
HydroTreat™ delivers hydroxyl-radical-level oxidation power—significantly more effective than the chlorine-based biocides used in most cooling tower programs.
| Oxidizing Reagent | Potential (eV) |
|---|---|
| Hydroxyl Radical (OH⁻) | 2.6–2.8 |
| Mineral Oxychloride (HydroTreat™) | 2.6–2.8 |
| Ozone (O₃) | 2.04–2.07 |
| Permanganate (MnO₄) | 1.67 |
| Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) | 1.49 |
| Chlorine Gas (Cl₂) | 1.36 |
| Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) | 0.95 |
Ready to Optimize Your Cooling Tower Performance?
Let’s discuss how HydroTreat can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and simplify your water treatment program.