GENERAL FILTERS, INC. Cooling Tower in Novi, Michigan | United States

GENERAL FILTERS, INC. is an operational cooling tower facility located at 43800 Grand River Ave, Novi, Michigan, United States. Situated in Oakland County, this facility serves industrial cooling needs within the region. As a cooling tower, it plays a role in heat rejection for manufacturing or processing operations. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the EPA's refrigerant management programs. The United States is a signatory to the Kigali Amendment, which phases down high-GWP refrigerants. Cooling towers in this region typically use water-based evaporative cooling, which can have implications for water consumption and efficiency. This cooling tower contributes to the operational capacity of local industry, supporting processes such as those classified under NAICS codes 314999 (Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills) and 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment Manufacturing). Its location in Novi, part of the Detroit metropolitan area, places it within a significant industrial and commercial hub.

Cooling towers like this one use evaporative cooling, which consumes water and can lead to drift losses. The environmental impact depends on water source sustainability and treatment to prevent legionella. Refrigerant use in associated chillers may involve high-GWP substances, though U.S. regulations under the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) and the Kigali Amendment encourage transition to lower-GWP alternatives.