W & F MFG INC Cooling Tower, Glendale, California | Industrial Cooling Infrastructure

W & F MFG INC is a cooling tower facility located at 600 Paula Ave in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. It serves the manufacturing sector, specifically under NAICS code 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing). The facility is operational and contributes to the local industrial cooling needs. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) for refrigerant management. Cooling towers in this region typically use evaporative cooling, which requires water consumption and may involve water treatment to prevent scale and biological growth. The scale of the facility is consistent with industrial manufacturing support. Environmental considerations for cooling towers include water usage and the potential for legionella growth, which is managed through regular maintenance and water treatment. The facility's role in the local industrial ecosystem supports manufacturing processes that rely on efficient heat rejection. Its location in Glendale, part of the greater Los Angeles area, places it in a region with stringent air quality and water use regulations.

Cooling towers like this one use evaporative cooling, which consumes water and can lead to water loss through drift and blowdown. Water treatment is essential to prevent scaling, corrosion, and biological growth, including Legionella. The facility's environmental impact is managed through compliance with local water use regulations and air quality standards. Refrigerant use in associated systems is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act.