5.4: Cooling Towers

(15 points)

GREEN GLOBES #5.4.1 Are the cooling towers located away from fresh air intakes and flue outlets? 

• Yes (5 points) 
• N/A (5 points) 
• No (0 points)

Tooltip

Check the relative positions of ventilation intakes to cooling tower drift, and the prevailing wind direction. If there are no cooling towers, select "N/A" and 5 points will be awarded.

GREEN GLOBES #5.4.2 Are there drift eliminators?

• Yes (5 points) 
• N/A (5 points) 
• No (0 points)

Tooltip

Drift eliminators remove water droplets generated by the cooling tower. This saves water and reduces the risk of downdraft of a spray that could contain Legionella. If there are no cooling towers, select "N/A" and 5 points will be awarded.

GREEN GLOBES #5.4.3 Is there a program of regular maintenance and cleaning of the cooling towers that includes monthly inspection for evidence of mold or slime?

• Yes (5 points) 
• N/A (5 points) 
• No (0 points)

Tooltip

There should be at least monthly inspections of cooling towers that include checking for evidence of slime or mold (which could indicate an elevated level of bacteria), regular treatment of the cooling tower water, and complete cleaning and disinfection of each cooling tower at least every six months. If there are no cooling towers, select "N/A" and 5 points will be awarded.

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