Overview
Fabricated Metals Inc operates a cooling tower in San Leandro, California, serving industrial metal fabrication processes. The facility is located in Alameda County and is subject to state and federal environmental regulations.
Fabricated Metals Inc is an operational cooling tower facility located at 2401 Merced Street in San Leandro, California, within Alameda County. The facility supports industrial metal fabrication activities, as indicated by its NAICS codes 332313 (Plate Work Manufacturing) and 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing). As a cooling tower, it provides heat rejection for manufacturing processes, a common configuration in industrial settings. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Clean Air Act and state-level regulations such as California's Air Resources Board (CARB) rules on refrigerants. Cooling towers in this region typically use water as the cooling medium, with potential for evaporative losses. The facility's scale is consistent with medium-sized industrial operations common in the San Francisco Bay Area. Cooling towers play a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency for industrial processes by dissipating waste heat. In California, water conservation is a key environmental consideration, and facilities may adopt water-saving technologies or use recycled water. The facility's location in an industrial area of San Leandro underscores its integration into the local manufacturing ecosystem.
Environmental context
Cooling towers in California operate under strict water use and discharge regulations due to the state's frequent drought conditions. Evaporative cooling systems consume significant water, and facilities may need to implement water efficiency measures or use alternative water sources. Additionally, if refrigerants are used in associated equipment, compliance with the U.S. EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) and California's refrigerant management program is required to minimize global warming potential.
Frequently asked questions
The cooling tower is located at 2401 Merced Street, San Leandro, California 94577-4228, in Alameda County, United States.
The cooling tower provides heat rejection for industrial metal fabrication processes, supporting operations such as plate work manufacturing and air-conditioning equipment manufacturing.
The facility is currently operational, serving the industrial needs of the San Leandro area.
Cooling towers in California must comply with the Clean Air Act, California Air Resources Board (CARB) rules, and local water conservation ordinances. Refrigerant use is regulated under the U.S. EPA's SNAP program and California's refrigerant management program.
Key concerns include water consumption from evaporative cooling, potential for legionella bacteria growth, and refrigerant global warming potential if used. Facilities often implement water treatment and efficiency measures to mitigate these impacts.
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