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custom formulation & treatment programs

Solve complex commercial and industrial water challenges with science-backed formulations tailored to your system’s unique needs and compliance requirements.

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Prevent downtime and compliance failures
Pinpoint problems with advanced lab testing
Optimize water, energy, and chemical use

The risks of generic programs

Complex water systems need custom care

Every system has unique chemistry. Generic commercial water treatment programs miss these nuances, leaving operators exposed to downtime, fines, and costly fixes. With lab-driven analysis and tailored chemistry, you can catch problems early and keep your systems stable.

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Undiagnosed Issues

Scale, corrosion, or fouling often stems from water chemistry you can’t see without testing, which leads to repeat failures and rising costs.

Biological Upsets

Toxic hits, nutrient gaps, or pH swings disrupt systems, from digesters to industrial processes. Recovery requires precise diagnostics and targeted solutions, which may include nutrient adjustments when wastewater is involved.

Wasted Resources

Overdosing or underdosing wastes water, chemicals, and energy. Inefficient treatment drives up operating costs and misses sustainability goals.

Variable Waste Streams

Tightened discharge limits and missed documentation can trigger penalties, forced shutdowns, or career-ending compliance incidents.

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Custom Formulation & Treatment Programs

Get data-driven treatment built for your system

Critical water systems don’t fail overnight. Problems build quietly—scale in a boiler, unnoticed corrosion in a cooling tower, or nutrient gaps in a digester when wastewater systems are part of the process. By the time symptoms surface, the stakes are high: unplanned shutdowns, compliance violations, or mounting operating costs.

What makes this worse is how often facilities are left with cookie-cutter treatment programs. A chemical drop and a checklist aren’t enough when your plant has unique processes, contaminants, and regulatory demands. Operators are forced to troubleshoot alone, frustrated and exposed when emergencies strike.

CRB Water takes a different approach.

Our team of chemists and engineers analyze your exact water chemistry in one of the nation’s largest treatability labs. With those insights, we create custom formulations and continuous monitoring programs that prevent issues instead of reacting after the fact. The result is uptime, compliance, and peace of mind built on science, not guesswork.

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What we do

Lab insight fuels smarter programs

From water analysis to custom nutrient blends, every program we design starts with data, ensuring your system gets exactly what it needs to perform.

Water & Wastewater Analysis

Science at the core

Extensive wet chemistry, solids analysis, and corrosion testing reveal system risks. Reports give operators clarity to make better decisions.

Identify hidden scale/corrosion drivers
Support audits with documented data
Spot compliance threats early

Biological Testing & Optimization

Keeping microbes healthy

Advanced respirometry, toxicity testing, and DNA analysis pinpoint what your biological systems need to thrive.

Correct micronutrient deficiencies
Stabilize digesters and ponds
Diagnose toxic upsets

System Optimization & Audits

Turning data into savings

Lab results inform site audits and continuous improvement programs. We uncover cost-saving opportunities, extend asset life, and ensure you meet evolving regulations.

Operator training and troubleshooting
Energy conservation studies
System performance reviews

Custom Formulation

Never one-size-fits-all

Chemists design tailored treatment programs for boilers, towers, closed loops, and other critical systems, along with nutrient blends when wastewater or digesters require support.

Precision dosing reduces waste and cost
Custom nutrient packages restore biomass health
Targeted inhibitors prevent failures

Compliance & Pathogen Testing

Prove your system is safe

Legionella testing and AAMI ST108 support programs keep you audit-ready.

Certified third-party testing
Documentation for regulators
Guidance from ASSE 12080 experts

Benefits

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Extended Equipment Lifespan

Benefits

Lab-driven programs that cut downtime, reduce costs, and keep your facility audit-ready

Every program is built around your system’s unique needs, turning lab data into lasting gains in uptime, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Benefits of Lab Analysis:

Minimize Downtime

Custom formulations prevent scale, corrosion, and biological upsets that typically cause shutdowns. With proactive monitoring and fast adjustments, your systems stay online and avoid costly interruptions.

Compliance Confidence

Rigorous lab testing and detailed reporting create programs aligned with ASHRAE 188 and AAMI ST108. You stay audit-ready and avoid the fines or penalties of violations.

Lower Costs

Data-driven dosing eliminates wasted chemicals, water, and energy. Optimized programs deliver measurable efficiency improvements that reduce operating expenses while supporting corporate sustainability goals.

Faster Problem Solving

When issues arise, advanced lab diagnostics quickly identify root causes. Our team acts fast with targeted solutions that restore stability and prevent recurring disruptions.

Extended Asset Life

By addressing hidden chemistry risks, custom blends reduce scale and corrosion. This extends the life of boilers, cooling towers, and digesters, delaying costly replacements.

Related Services

Strengthen your program with connected services

Custom formulation is one part of a broader suite. Explore complementary services that strengthen safety, reliability, and sustainability across your facility’s water systems.

Water & Wastewater Analysis

Comprehensive lab testing provides clarity on water quality, hidden risks, and efficiency opportunities, creating the foundation for tailored treatment and long-term system stability.

Legionella & Waterborne Pathogens

Certified testing and prevention programs reduce outbreak risks, align with ASHRAE 188, and deliver the documentation you need to stay audit-ready and protect public health.

Anaerobic Digestion & Biogas

Custom nutrient blends, toxicity testing, and performance monitoring stabilize digesters, boost biogas yield, and prevent costly biomass failures in high-strength industrial wastewater systems.

Explore the full range of CRB Water’s solutions and services

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Industries

Serving the industries that depend on water

From food production to healthcare, CRB Water’s custom lab and formulation programs protect uptime, compliance, and efficiency where water quality directly impacts safety, performance, and profitability.

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Healthcare

Medical device reprocessing water must meet AAMI ST108. Our lab analysis and tailored programs support compliance, Legionella prevention, and patient safety in hospitals and surgery centers.

Food & Beverage

Variable streams and strict standards demand precise treatment. Our FDA, Kosher, and NSF-approved formulations protect product quality, ensure compliance, and, when needed, stabilize wastewater operations to support brand reputation.

Commercial & Institutional

Universities, hospitals, and senior living facilities depend on safe, compliant water. We design programs that prevent Legionella, reduce operating costs, and support long-term sustainability goals.

Power & Energy

Boilers, cooling towers, and process water require stability. Our custom chemistries and testing keep generation assets reliable, compliant, and efficient under demanding load conditions.

Manufacturing

Industrial plants rely on uptime. We deliver data-driven treatment programs that extend asset life, cut chemical and energy waste, and prevent costly shutdowns or permit violations.

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A simple plan to protect your uptime

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step 01

Talk to an expert

Connect with a water treatment expert who understands your industry, your systems, and the risks you face. Share your goals and challenges, and get expert insights from day one.

step 02

Get a custom program

Receive a treatment plan tailored to your facility, combining the right chemistry, equipment, and monitoring to keep your operations safe, efficient, and compliant.

step 03

Keep running with confidence

Stay ahead with fast delivery, proactive reporting, and continuous optimization. Your systems run reliably and disruption-free, while you focus on running your business.

Laboratory & Analytical Services FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you ensure the blend is right for my system?

We start with in-depth lab analysis of your water and wastewater. From those results, chemists design precise formulations that address your exact needs, avoiding the risks of generic programs.

Do you provide support beyond chemicals?

Yes. Our experts provide technical consulting, troubleshooting, operator training, and ongoing system audits. Many of our reps are chemists and engineers who act as an extension of your team.

How do you help with compliance?

Through lab-backed reporting, certified pathogen testing, and development of Water Management Programs, we help facilities stay compliant with ASHRAE 188, AAMI ST108, and discharge permits.

Can you reduce operating costs?

Absolutely. Optimized dosing, continuous monitoring, and nutrient balancing reduce waste, lower chemical usage, and improve energy efficiency—documented savings many clients share in case studies.

What makes CRB Water unique?

Our treatability lab is one of the largest in the U.S. Every program is built on science, data, and decades of expertise—never the same solution twice.

Have additional questions? Get in touch with us - we are happy to help.

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custom formulation & treatment programs

Complex water systems need custom care

Get data-driven treatment built for your system

Lab insight fuels smarter programs

Water & Wastewater Analysis

Biological Testing & Optimization

System Optimization & Audits

Custom Formulation

Compliance & Pathogen Testing

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Lab-driven programs that cut downtime, reduce costs, and keep your facility audit-ready

Key Benefits of Lab Analysis:

Strengthen your program with connected services

Serving the industries that depend on water

A simple plan to protect your uptime

Talk to an expert

Get a custom program

Keep running with confidence

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you ensure the blend is right for my system?

Do you provide support beyond chemicals?

How do you help with compliance?

Can you reduce operating costs?

What makes CRB Water unique?

Build a program around your system