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Consulting Services

Our team of expert consultants, averaging over 40+ years of industry experience each, deliver customized water treatment solutions that enhance operational efficiency, analyze and address failures, and make technically-sound, unbiased, forward-looking recommendations. We help ensure regulatory compliance, and work to minimize environmental impact across a wide range of industries.

Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices, we offer comprehensive services to meet the unique challenges and objectives of each client. We sell no chemicals or equipment, are not affiliated with any water treatment suppliers, and only use the services of independent, certified laboratories to provide reliable, unbiased data and opinions.

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Assessments, Audits & Inspections

AFA independent consultants routinely provide unbiased Audit Services for Vendor Performance and Regulatory Compliance, along with Inspection Services for Legionella bacteria and other pathogens, along with testing for corrosive water conditions or other issues that could lead to equipment damage, safety or performance issues.

Automation and Control

Our experts are proficient at analyzing existing systems and workflows to identify areas that could benefit from automation. Utilizing their expertise in both water treatment processes and modern control technologies, AFA consultants are ready to help design and implement automated control systems. 

Bid Development / Vendor Selection

AFA consultants specialize in bid development, creating water treatment specifications, and can assist with vendor selection to complete the RFP process. Each application has unique water treatment needs, and by leveraging our extensive experience we can create targeted treatment specifications and requirements against which potential water treatment and equipment vendors can be objectively evaluated.  

Feature Service: Biological Treatment Survey for Wastewater

The Biological Treatment Survey for Wastewater service offers an in-depth review and consultation on wastewater treatment processes. The service starts by assessing historical data to identify trends in key performance indicators, such as COD/BOD loading and nitrogen/phosphorous balance. Tailored training is provided to plant operators, focusing on various essential tests and their significance to the treatment process. Recommendations are given for improving treatment efficacy, including potential chemical and biological programs. The service emphasizes real-time data utilization, exemplified by strategies like using COD data for quicker plant operation decisions as opposed to awaiting BOD results. Additional facets of the service encompass conducting specific tests like dewatering and state point analysis, economic assessments for equipment ROI, and creating a comprehensive computer model for efficient data tracking and decision-making.

Engaging with an AFA consultant ensures that wastewater treatment plants stay ahead of regulatory curves, adopt best practices, and operate sustainably and economically.

Capital Improvement Projects

When investing in a large-scale enhancement of physical assets such as water treatment facilities, pipelines, HVAC systems and related infrastructure, our experts can advise on material selection and engineering design considerations to extend the useful life of assets, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards.

Chemical Formulations

We offer specialized services for water treatment chemical suppliers by specifying custom chemical blends tailored to specific industry applications and needs. Our expertise in chemical engineering and water treatment technologies ensures high-performance, cost-effective solutions that meet rigorous industry standards. 

Commissioning, Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

AFA experts help ensure systems are designed, installed, and function according to specifications and are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. We understand the systematic process of verifying, documenting, and adjusting the performance of systems along with regulatory permitting processes to ensure systems are functional, efficient, and reliable for safe operation.

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Construction Oversight & Project Management

AFA consultants have the experience needed to closely monitor and manage building and other water system related construction and startup activities, including specifying and documenting that critical steps and processes for pipe cleaning, treatment, and passivation are being followed. We help ensure water quality and system integrity, and meticulously document sophisticated treatment processes along with rigorous compliance measures to align with local, state and federal regulations.  

Cooling & Boiler Water Systems

Our water treatment consulting services include solutions designed to optimize the performance, efficiency, and longevity of HVAC, power generation and other industrial process systems, including cooling towers, chillers, and steam boilers. Our services will help ensure that your systems are kept free from scaling, corrosion, and biofouling, thus enabling efficient cooling and water and energy savings.

Cost Evaluations & Savings

An independent water treatment expert consultant is essential for properly analyzing existing systems, treatment processes, and operational practices to assess factors such as energy and water consumption, chemical usage, vendor water treatment plans and laboratory costs to identify inefficiencies and potential areas for significant cost savings. 

Expert Witness Services

If legal disputes or injury claims arise related to Legionnaire’s Disease or other pathogens; failures due to corrosion, water quality, engineering design or maintenance issues; Mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos in shipyards, cooling towers or other water systems; or with matters related to potable water or wastewater; law firms can confidently rely on the decades of experience and ethical integrity demonstrated by AFA consultants. 

Failure and Root Cause Analysis

AFA consultants administer proven failure analysis methods to investigate failures in equipment and water systems due to corrosion or other issues, determine root causes, and offer targeted corrective actions to prevent recurrence, enhance reliability, and maintain regulatory compliance.   

Feasibility Studies

Our seasoned consultants conduct comprehensive evaluations of technical, regulatory, environmental, and economic factors impacting your business to determine the optimal approach toward aligning with your immediate and long-term organizational objectives. We focus on ensuring alignment with industry standards, and fostering successful implementations of initiatives in commercial, industrial and public environments.

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Legionella Testing & Prevention

AFA is focused on disease prevention by monitoring and controlling bacteria in cooling towers, process water, and other industrial, healthcare and private / public water systems, thus mitigating the risk of Legionnaires’ Disease outbreaks and helping to ensure the safety of operators and the general public. We can assist with Water Management Plans in accordance with ASHRAE 188 and 514 standards and use only outside Certified testing labs.  

Training & Development

Often staff training is needed on proper water management practices and the importance of following water treatment and usage protocols to create a culture of responsible water management within your organization. By ensuring proper operation and maintenance of water treatment systems, your team will be empowered to handle routine tasks and respond effectively to unexpected operational challenges. 

Ultrapure Water Specifications and Maintenance

Our tailored solutions ensure adherence to stringent ultrapure water specifications, safeguarding your systems’ efficiency, and ensuring operational longevity. We employ proven methodologies to monitor, assess, and optimize water quality to prevent scaling, corrosion, and system inefficiencies. Partner with AFA for unparalleled expertise, ensuring your steam generation systems remain at the forefront of operational excellence.

Video Inspections

AFA consultants are experienced users of specialized video cameras to visually inspect chillers, cooling towers, and other water-related infrastructure, thereby enabling them to conduct failure analysis and identify inefficiencies – all without the need for invasive and costly procedures. AFA experts can also develop preventative maintenance strategies to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of your HVAC, process manufacturing and energy infrastructure.  

Water Reuse, Reclamation & Recycling

AFA experts can provide independent assessments, surveys and recommendations on water conservation measures such Water Reuse, Reclamation and Recycling, including analyzing current water consumption patterns, identifying areas of inefficiency, and evaluating the quality of water being needed for downstream processes. Our consultants allow management to make informed decisions and achieve operational excellence for data centers, commercial property management, municipal water and wastewater, power generation and other industries.

For actionable insights and unparalleled expertise choose AFA as your trusted water treatment consulting firm. Contact us today to learn more about how we can tailor our services to meet your unique needs.

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