Solid Chemistry Water Treatment for Colleges & Universities

Transitioning from traditional liquid chemical drums to solid chemistry water treatment enables higher education institutions to enhance campus sustainability, reduce operational costs, and eliminate hazardous chemical handling risks.

Key Benefits of Solid Chemistry in Higher Education

1. Sustainability and Institutional Reputation

• • Green Building Alignment: Supports LEED certification, carbon-neutral initiatives, and green building retrofits.
  • Sustainability Rankings: Helps universities improve scores with organizations such as the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and the Center for Green Schools.
  • Carbon Footprint Reduction: Aligns with the goals of the Climate Leadership Network and the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3) by reducing shipping weight and packaging waste.

2. Enhanced Campus Safety

• • Risk Mitigation: Eliminates the hazards of transporting, handling, and storing bulk liquid chemicals.
  • Safe Environment: Protects facilities management personnel, faculty, and the student population from chemical spills and exposure.

3. Financial and Budgetary Efficiency

1. 1. Resource Optimization: Reduces water and energy consumption, qualifying institutions for state and federal energy efficiency incentives.
   2. Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Decreases shipping, storage, and labor costs associated with heavy liquid drums.

Case Study: 80% Reduction in Water Treatment Costs

The Challenge

A large public university in the eastern United States faced compliance with strict OSHA safety mandates for their liquid chemistry water treatment program (cooling towers and boilers). Implementing required containment areas, eyewash stations, and safety showers carried an estimated capital investment of $30,000 to $70,000.

The Solution

The university conducted a one-year evaluation of alternative systems and transitioned exclusively to an AP Tech solid chemistry water treatment program with advanced equipment control.

Quantifiable Results

1. 80% Cost Reduction: Total annual water treatment expenditures decreased by 80%.
2. $140,000 Capital Savings: Avoided OSHA-mandated investments for physical containment systems, safety showers, and eyewash stations.
3. Extended Equipment Lifespan: Significantly reduced scale and corrosion, lowering ongoing maintenance labor and asset depreciation.

Institutional Testimonial

“After a lengthy trial, the University of Tennessee Knoxville has decided to exclusively use AP Tech solid feeders on all 45 of our cooling towers. They have reduced our safety concerns for transporting and handling liquid chemicals making for a much safer environment for our campus community and our employees while maintaining the same quality of water treatment.”

— Tim Brooks, A/C Foreman II, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Technical Specifications & Support

Our multidisciplinary team of water treatment experts—including chemists, chemical engineers, laboratory technicians, and logistics specialists—provides end-to-end integration support for migrating from liquid to solid chemistry.

• Applications Covered: Cooling towers, boilers, and closed-loop HVAC systems.
• Documentation Available: Product Bulletins, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and technical specifications via SolidGuide.