This text investigates the technical requirements and chemical processes necessary for maintaining water quality in HVAC and potable water systems. Richard T. Blake provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the interaction between water chemistry and mechanical infrastructure. The book outlines standard operating procedures for preventing corrosion, scaling, and biological contamination in large-scale building systems.

Professionals in the facilities management and mechanical engineering sectors utilize this text as a practical reference for system maintenance. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which assumes a foundational understanding of fluid dynamics and basic chemistry.