Helpful Links
New York City Cooling Tower Registration Portal
Portal to register cooling towers in New York City
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New York State Cooling Tower Registration Portal
Portal to register cooling towers in New York State
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An Owner's Guide to Cooling Tower Regulations
New York City Department of Health's quick guide to cooling tower regulations
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New York City Department of Health's web page for frequently asked questions regarding cooling towers
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New requirements for cooling towers issued by New York City passed March 28, 2019
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New requirements for cooling towers issued by New York City effective August 18, 2015
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Chapter 8 of Title 24 of the Rules of the City of New York
New requirements for cooling towers issued by New York City Department of Health effective May 9, 2016
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Title 10 of the New York Codes of Rules and Regulations (10 NYCRR), Subpart 4-1 Cooling Towers
New requirements for cooling towers issued by New York State effective July 7, 2016
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New York City DOHMH August 6 Commissioner’s Order
Copy of the mandatory order issued by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on August 6, 2015
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New York City Department of Health's web page for information on cooling tower registration
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Protection Against Legionella: Cooling Tower Requirements
New York City Department of Health's web page for information on cooling tower requirements
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New York City Cooling Tower Registration and Maintenance
New York City Department of Health's web page for information on cooling tower registration and maintenance
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Inspecting and Disinfecting Cooling Towers
New York City Department of Health's web page for information on inspecting and disinfecting cooling towers
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Cooling Towers: Maintenance Program and Plan
New York City Department of Health's web page for information on Maintenance Program and Plan (MPP) for cooling towers
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Minimum Fines for Observed Inspection Deficiencies
New York City Department of Health's list of minimum fines associated with violations
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Legionellosis (Legionnaires' Disease)
New York City Department of Health's web page for information on Legionnaire's Disease
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Legionnaires' Disease (Legionellosis) Frequently Asked Questions
New York City Department of Health's web page for frequently asked questions on Legionnaire's Disease
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Legionella and Cooling Towers - Questions and Answers
New York City Department of Health's web page for frequently asked questions regarding Legionella and cooling towers
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Appendix 4-A - Interpretation of Legionella Culture Results from Cooling Towers
New York City Department of Health's guide for interpreting Legionella culture results
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New York State Press Release on New Emergency Regulations to Combat Legionnaires' Disease
New York State's press release regarding information on the new emergency regulations to combat Legionnaire's Disease
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Interactive Map: Regional, District and County Environmental Health Programs
Map directory to locate and contact local health departments in New York State