Use pulsed-power electromagnetic water treatment, ultraviolet treatment, or ozone treatment for the cooling tower water.

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Practice Information

Airport Characteristics

Climate
Primarily Hot Primarily Cold Mixed Hot and Cold
Airport Type(s)
Scheduled Passenger Service General Aviation Cargo Military

Categories

Energy & Climate
Terminal Building Energy Use Overall Airport Energy Use Renewable Energy Use Terminal Building Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Overall Airport Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Other Indirect Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Climate Change Adaptation

Ground Transportation
Fleet Vehicle Fuel Economy Airside Equipment Fuel Use Alternative Vehicle Fuels Alternative Passenger Transportation Alternative Employee Commute

Economic Performance
Socially Responsible Financial Investment Airport Financial Viability Risk Management Regional Economic Contributions

Design & Materials
Sustainable Design & Operation Material Selection Construction Waste Diversion Construction Impacts Mitigation Sustainable Site Selection Local Sourcing Recycled & Bio-based Content Low-Toxicity Materials Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

Engagement & Leadership
Airport-Wide Stakeholder Engagement Public Outreach Community Stewardship Integrated Sustainability Management Airport User Engagement & Outreach Tenant & Vendor Sustainability

Water & Waste
Potable Water Conservation Waste Reduction Waste Diversion

Natural Resources
Landscape & Grounds Wildlife & Habitat Protection Pervious Surface Airside Stormwater Quality Wildlife Hazard Management Heat Island Reduction

Human Well-Being
Airport Noise Compatibility Workplace Air Quality Light Pollution Chemicals & Hazardous Materials Passenger Experience Employee Development Labor Relations Diversity & Equal Opportunity Occupational Health & Safety Universal Design

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Related Links

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory tested an alternative treatment technology (AWT) that uses electricity to create a chemical reaction. Researchers found that the system effectively treated the water without the expense of added chemicals and reduced water use by 32%.

Documents

Biological Control in Cooling Water Systems Using Non-Chemical Treatment Devices

Comments

by Ian Tierney on 2/15/2019 7:45:50 PM

Hi, has anyone done this initiative at an airport yet? Thank you.

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Contributors

• Document added by Bill S. on 22-Feb-2017
• Comment added by Ian T. on 15-Feb-2019
• Link added by Ian T. on 15-Feb-2019