GONZALES MFG CO Cooling Tower | Gonzales, Texas Industrial Cooling Infrastructure

GONZALES MFG CO is an operational cooling tower facility located at 2900 Johnson Road in Gonzales, Texas, United States. The plant serves the industrial manufacturing sector, specifically under NAICS code 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing). As a cooling tower, it provides essential heat rejection for manufacturing processes in the Gonzales area. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program governing refrigerant use. Cooling towers in this region typically utilize evaporative cooling, which offers high operational efficiency but requires significant water consumption. The plant's capacity and specific technology details are not disclosed, but typical industrial cooling towers in Texas range from small to medium scale, supporting local manufacturing operations. Environmental considerations for this facility include water usage from evaporative cooling and potential refrigerant emissions. The plant's location in Gonzales County places it within a region with moderate water availability, making water conservation practices important. As part of the U.S. industrial cooling infrastructure, the facility contributes to local economic activity while operating under federal and state environmental regulations.

Cooling towers like this one typically use evaporative cooling, which is energy-efficient but consumes significant water. In Texas, water availability can be a concern, especially during drought periods. The facility's refrigerant use, if any, would be subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including the phase-down of high-GWP refrigerants under the Kigali Amendment. Operational efficiency (COP) and water conservation measures are key environmental factors for such installations.