Consultants To The Water Industry
Since 1981
Since 1981, Arthur Freedman Associates (AFA) has been known as Independent Consultants to the Water Treatment Industry. We offer our clients decades of water treatment, safety and management expertise, using the latest systems and tools to help protect our client’s investments. We audit and inspect commercial and industrial systems, analyze failures, and make technically-sound, forward-looking recommendations. AFA only uses the services of certified outside labs, and sells no equipment or chemicals in order to maintain unbiased, technically sound consulting of the highest integrity.
Industries We Serve
Chemical & Petrochemical
Our expert consultation helps companies optimize processes, and ensure compliance and sustainability with a focus on corrosion prevention and wastewater reuse. Our consultants have expertise in advanced technologies such as oxidation, membrane filtration, and ion exchange.
Oil & Gas
Our consulting solutions help optimize water treatment, and help ensure sustainable operations and regulatory compliance. We specialize in corrosion control, water quality management, and efficient system design to enhance environmental stewardship and operational efficiency.
Data Centers & Semiconductor
Our customized water treatment consulting solutions enhance operational excellence and optimal performance, ensuring high-purity water quality, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. When issues arise or to drive cost savings through reduced water usage, be sure to contact us for expert guidance.
Leveraging over 40 years of service to private and public sectors, we focus on industry standards, regulatory compliance, water safety and operational efficiency. We take on tough challenges with processes such as steam generation, desalination, reverse osmosis, and potable and wastewater management.
High Rise Buildings &
Campus Facilities
Our water treatment consulting services specialize in optimizing the performance of HVAC systems including boilers and cooling towers for high-rise buildings, along with large educational and healthcare campus facility plants. We focus on Legionella prevention, energy efficiency, and sustainable water management.
Food & Other
Process Industries
We focus on compliance, sustainability, and operational efficiency, leveraging over 40 years in business to ensure the highest quality and safety standards. We help reduce water usage, energy and equipment costs, while mitigating risks and safeguarding public health and environmental integrity.
Featured Consultant Profiles
Walt Tyler
Principal Consultant
Walt has a background in science as well as an MBA. He lives in the New York City area and specializes in assessments, audits, inspections and legionella prevention.
Ted Beardwood
Principal Consultant
Ted has produced 280 papers and holds 14 patents associated with water technologies and thermal systems. His specialties include consulting and failure analysis.
Bob Cunningham
Principal Consultant
Bob holds a P.E certification with nearly 60 years of experience. His specialties include consulting, failure analysis, legionella prevention and expert witness work.
Keith Johnson
Principal Consultant
Keith has over 45 years of experience performing audits, troubleshooting and legionella prevention in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and educational facilities.
