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Microbiologically Influenced
Corrosion
(MIC)
Microbiologically influenced corrosion
(MIC) refers to bacteria that cause corrosion in cooling towers,
industrial water systems and fire sprinkler systems. MIC can affect
steel pipes or concrete, seriously weakening them; thick growths called
tubercles form, plugging up different systems, causing huge losses in
hydraulic or thermal conductivity; water quality deteriorates and can
become unsafe to use.
The Tennessee State Fire Marshall’s Office
now requires that New and Existing buildings test their sprinkler
systems for microbiologically influenced corrosion. This is detailed in
a MIC Testing Committee Report of September 2005.
ETC can provide services related to MIC testing and reporting to meet
the requirements of the State Fire Marshall’s Office:
- Qualified personnel to conduct sampling of your
sprinkler system
- Pre-packaged sampling kits with properly
preserved/sterilized containers
- Analytical services to identify the presence of MIC
- Provide a final report with conclusions and
recommendations that has been reviewed and approved by a Professional
Engineer registered with the Tennessee State Board of Architectural and
Engineering Examiners.
- Access to professionals with expertise in
identifying and treating water systems experiencing MIC
Environmental Testing & Consulting, Inc. has been
in business since 1972 specializing in the performance of analytical
testing on environmental samples. ETC has established a reputation for
working closely with our clients to achieve the overall goal of
delivering quality results in a timely fashion that meet regulatory
requirements.
We are an independent full-service laboratory certified
by numerous agencies with the people, resources and experience to
handle all of your MIC testing needs.
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If you would like more information on this, please
contact:
Linda Harper (901) 213-2443 lharper@etcmemphis.com
Nathan Pera (901) 213-2446 nathan.pera@etcmemphis.com
  
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