ELLIS & WATTS INTERNATIONAL INC Cooling Tower in Batavia, Ohio, United States

ELLIS & WATTS INTERNATIONAL INC is a cooling tower facility located at 4400 GLEN WILLOW LAKE LANE in Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing) and 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), indicating its role in supporting industrial cooling processes. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards such as ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety. As a cooling tower, it likely uses water as a cooling medium, with potential water consumption considerations typical of evaporative cooling systems. Cooling towers in industrial settings often range from small to large scale depending on the application. Environmental significance includes the management of refrigerants and water usage. Cooling towers can have high water consumption, and the facility may implement water treatment and blowdown management to minimize environmental impact. The plant's location in Ohio, a state with diverse industrial activity, underscores its role in supporting local manufacturing and commercial cooling needs.

Cooling towers like this facility typically use evaporative cooling, which can lead to significant water consumption and potential for water discharge containing treatment chemicals. The environmental context in Batavia, Ohio, involves managing water resources responsibly, especially given the region's seasonal climate. Additionally, the facility's operation may involve refrigerants with global warming potential (GWP), requiring compliance with EPA regulations under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, which phases down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).