Construction Water Treatment - ClearFlow Water Treatment

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Supporting UK construction projects

Ensuring water quality is a key factor in achieving smooth and compliant construction projects. As construction activities can introduce various contaminants, proactive water treatment is essential. Neglecting this crucial step can lead to project disruptions, safety concerns, and severe regulatory penalties.

We deliver water treatment services for UK construction clients for several crucial reasons, primarily centred around protecting infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and optimising project efficiency. Construction processes can result in debris, scale, rust, and other contaminants entering water systems, necessitating commission cleaning and water treatment to remove these impurities and prevent damage to pipes, pumps and other equipment.

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Pre-commission cleaning

Pre commission cleaning is critical for safeguarding newly installed or renovated water systems against the unique contaminants introduced during construction. System contaminants such as mill scale, jointing compound and building debris will inevitably be found in newly fabricated heating and chilled pipework systems and domestic water systems. These contaminants will make the systems prone to blockages and may initiate further corrosion and encourage the growth of microorganisms.

Our specialised commission cleaning services address these construction-specific contaminants, effectively removing debris from pipework, storage tanks, and heat exchange equipment. By employing targeted chemical solutions and advanced flushing techniques, we ensure the removal of construction byproducts, prevent blockages in critical machinery, limit conditions that support growth of microorganisms and minimise the risk of premature equipment failure. This proactive approach establishes a clean and efficient water system.

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Existing heating and chilled water systems

We specialise in the restoration of existing heating and chilled water systems during construction projects, addressing the inevitable build-up of corrosion, scale, and biological fouling that diminishes system efficiency and lifespan. Whether it’s a refurbishment project or a system brought back online after a period of inactivity, our expert team utilises advanced chemical cleaning and filtration techniques to remove accumulated debris and restore optimal flow rates and heat transfer.

We recognise that these systems often suffer from neglected maintenance, leading to significant energy losses and potential equipment failures. By meticulously restoring these systems, we ensure that construction projects benefit from efficient, reliable, and compliant heating and chilled water infrastructure, minimising downtime and maximising long-term operational performance.

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Monitoring and analysis

We provide comprehensive monitoring and analysis water treatment and hygiene services tailored to the unique demands of the construction sector, including up to handover and the following 12-month defect period.

Our monitoring services include ongoing analysis of heating, chilled and domestic water systems. Through ongoing analysis of water system performance, we identify potential issues early, allowing for proactive interventions. This data-driven approach allows construction managers to optimise water usage, prevent equipment damage, and maintain a safe working environment, ultimately contributing to the project’s cost-effectiveness.