Data Centers - Reducing Hazards Increases Profits

Challenge

Reducing hazards while increasing profits was a major focus for this mid-sized data center. Its aging infrastructure presented a unique challenge to Earthwise. 

Opportunity

Surveying the facility, our Certified Water Technologists (CWT) identified water opportunities throughout the facility with the goal of reducing the data center's water footprint, minimizing risk and cutting operating expenses.

Solution

An Ion-Exchange System and solid chemical system were installed. The Ion-Exchange system's pretreatment of the water allowed the cycles of concentration to be increase to 10. This reduced the need to replenish the makeup water and the amount of chemistry needed to treat the system. Using solid chemical system optimized floor space, reduced shipping costs and improved safety.

Benefits
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Mid-Size Data Center with Aging Infrastructure Reduced Hazards and Increased Profits
  • Increased safety by eliminating hazardous sulfuric acid
  • Eliminated the need for drum disposal and no second containment required
  • Reduction of carbon footprint
  • 445,000 gallon reduction in water usage
  • $8,750 reduction in treatment chemicals
  • $4,000 in water savings annually