--- title: "Industrial Water Treatment in Ohio | Hoffman Water" description: "Engineer-led industrial water treatment across Ohio and bordering states: boiler and cooling tower programs, wastewater, paint detackification, closed-loop, and SOLIDified solid chemistry. In the field since 1998." canonical: https://www.hoffmanwater.com/ site: Hoffman Water LLC --- Engineer-Led Industrial Water Treatment · Serving Ohio & Surrounding States Since 1998 # Industrial Water Treatment for Ohio & Surrounding States. Boiler and cooling tower programs, wastewater and paint detackification, closed-loop treatment, plus SOLIDified solid chemistry. We service, repair, and maintain the systems you already run, and engineer new ones, with 24/7 emergency response and an engineer-led team that still shows up to the job site. Our standard on every account: Professional Service, Quality, and Value. Emergency service available. We respond around the clock. [Schedule Complimentary Plant Survey](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/#contact) [Call 24/7: (937) 508-8739](tel:+19375088739) Chemical Engineer-Led 25+ Years in Water Treatment Since 1998 Industrial water treatment Boilers • Towers • Loops • Wastewater 25+ Years solving Ohio water chemistry Steam • Cooling • Process • Wastewater SOLIDified Safer solid chemistry No hazardous liquid handling **Chemical Engineer-Led** · Since 1998 **Industrial & Commercial** clients across Ohio & surrounding states **AP Tech · Advantage Controls** partners **Fully Bonded** · Reliable & Trustworthy **American-Owned & Operated** · Urbana, Ohio ![Boiler treatment install with solid feeders at an Ohio food plant, Hoffman Water](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/boiler-install.jpg) The Problem ## Untreated Water Destroys Industrial Equipment Ohio's commercial water runs 15–25 grains per gallon, in the "Very Hard" category. Without pretreatment, that hardness attacks every system in your facility. - **Boiler & Cooling Tower Scale** Mineral buildup reduces heat transfer efficiency, increases fuel consumption, and accelerates tube failure. - **Unplanned Downtime & Repair Costs** Scaled heating elements, fouled membranes, and corroded piping lead to emergency shutdowns and six-figure repair bills. - **Process & Product Quality Failures** Hard water compromises manufacturing consistency, food processing compliance, and product quality standards. - **Energy Waste & Regulatory Risk** Scaled systems consume up to 29% more energy. Untreated hard water drives up energy costs and accelerates equipment failure across your facility. Not sure what your water is costing you? We'll come to your facility, test your water, and tell you what's happening, at no charge. [Schedule Complimentary Plant Survey](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/#contact) [Call 24/7: (937) 508-8739](tel:+19375088739) The Stakes ## What Untreated Water Costs Your Plant Scale, corrosion, and biological growth attack every boiler, cooling tower, and closed loop in your facility. Left alone, the water drives up energy bills, shortens equipment life, and triggers the failures that stop production. A treatment program built around your actual water chemistry protects all of it, and pays for itself in fuel, repairs, and uptime. Don't take our word for it. [Schedule Plant Survey](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/contact.html) [See Case Studies →](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/case-studies.html) 0% More fuel burned Scale a sixteenth of an inch thick insulates heat-transfer surfaces. ½ Equipment life lost Scale and corrosion can halve the life of boilers and chillers. 24/7 Downtime risk Fouled tubes and failed feeders cause unplanned outages. ✓ Stay compliant Keep discharge in spec and your audits clean. Our Services ## Full-Scope Industrial Water Treatment One engineer-led team for every loop in your facility: steam, cooling, waste, and the paint booth. ![Boiler blowdown and feed package, Hoffman Water](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/boiler-feed-package.jpg) ### Boiler Treatment Scale and corrosion control, deaerator and feedwater chemistry, blowdown control, and oxygen scavenging that keep steam systems efficient and online. Scale Control Feedwater Blowdown [Learn More →](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/boiler-treatment.html) ![Cooling tower and condenser treatment, Hoffman Water](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/condenser-passivation.jpg) ### Cooling Tower Treatment Scale, corrosion, and microbiological control for towers and condensers, with passivation and automated feed and monitoring. Biocides Passivation Monitoring [Learn More →](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/cooling-tower-treatment.html) ![Industrial plant water treatment room, Hoffman Water](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/plant-room.jpg) ### Wastewater Coagulation, clarification, and pH adjustment to keep discharge compliant and your operation out of trouble. pH Coagulants Compliance [Learn More →](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/wastewater.html) ![Chemical feed system for a paint detackification program, Hoffman Water](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/new-feed-system.jpg) ### Paint Detackification Detackifiers, flocculants, and foam control for automotive and industrial paint booths, so overspray leaves with the sludge instead of fouling the booth. Automotive Booth Water Sludge Control [Learn More →](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/paint-detackification.html) ![Closed-loop system treatment and field install, Hoffman Water](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/field-install.jpg) ### Closed-Loop Treatment Corrosion inhibitors and pH control for heating and chilled-water loops, including mixed-metallurgy systems. Corrosion pH Adjust Glycol [Learn More →](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/closed-loop-treatment.html) ![SOLIDified solid feeders installed by Hoffman Water](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/solidified-feeders.jpg) ### Solid Chemistry (SOLIDified) SOLIDified solid chemistry with AP Tech feeders delivers consistent treatment and ends hazardous liquid handling, drums, and spills. SOLIDified AP Tech Safer [Learn More →](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/solid-chemistry.html) Why Hoffman Water ## Engineer-Led. Field-Proven. 25+ years treating boilers, cooling towers, closed loops, and wastewater for facilities across Ohio and surrounding states, led by a chemical engineer who still runs service calls. ### Industrial DNA Full-scope treatment for every loop in the plant: steam, cooling, closed-loop, process, and waste. We see how the whole system behaves, not one piece of it. ### Engineer-Led A chemical engineer leads our work. You get programs built on water chemistry and equipment behavior, not a sales target. ### Solid Chemistry Advantage We convert facilities to SOLIDified solid chemistry and AP Tech feeders: consistent dosing, no hazardous liquids, drums, or spill risk for your team. ### Emergency Response When a system goes down, you reach a person, not a voicemail. Our team rolls out and gets you back in production. [See results from Ohio facilities we treat →](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/case-studies.html) ![Doug Hoffman, President and Founder of Hoffman Water](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/doug.png) The Hoffman Water Story ## 25+ Years Treating Ohio's Toughest Water. Doug Hoffman has spent more than 25 years in industrial water treatment across Ohio. A chemical engineer trained at the University of Cincinnati, he started in the field in 1998 and founded Hoffman Water LLC in 2018. He still runs service calls, from boiler startups and condenser passivation to closed-loop pH and SOLIDified conversions. The team has grown (Scott Koehnke leads sales with 30+ years of his own), but the standard hasn't changed: understand the water, understand the equipment it feeds, and build a program that protects both. [Connect with our founder on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-hoffman-7133201a5/) 1998 In the Industry 25+ Years Experience Ohio+ Service Area Partners & Suppliers ## Built on Equipment and Chemistry We Trust We install and service the industry's proven lines, and co-engineer solid chemistry with AP Tech. - ![AP Tech](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/logo-aptech.png) - ![Pentair](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/logo-pentair.svg) - ![Clack](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/logo-clack.png) - ![Advantage Controls](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/logo-advantage.png) - ![Walchem](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/logo-walchem.png) - ![AquaPhoenix Scientific](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/assets/logo-aquaphoenix.png) One Program, Every Loop ## Treated Water, Everywhere It Matters One engineer-led program keeps the chemistry right across every water system in your plant. How We Work ## From Assessment to Ongoing Performance The same methodology on every program. 1 ### Site Assessment On-site water analysis, flow measurement, and equipment survey by our engineering team. 2 ### System Engineering Custom system design based on your facility's chemistry, demand profile, and application requirements. 3 ### Installation Professional install with commissioning, calibration, and operator training. Minimal disruption to operations. 4 ### Monitoring & Service Ongoing chemical treatment, automated feed, monitoring, and responsive service. Industries We Serve ## Treatment for Every Industrial Setting Anywhere water quality impacts operations, product integrity, or equipment longevity. ### Manufacturing Protect production lines, boiler feed, and process water quality. ### Food & Beverage Water purity for processing, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. ### Pharmaceutical & Lab Scale protection for steam sterilizers, boilers, and equipment in pharmaceutical and laboratory facilities. ### Hospitality Hotels, resorts, and conference centers: protect laundry, kitchen, and HVAC. ### Healthcare Sterilization, lab water, and critical equipment protection. ### Data Centers Precision cooling water treatment for mission-critical infrastructure. ### Automotive & Finishing Paint detackification and booth water treatment for automotive and industrial finishing lines. ### Energy & Utilities Boiler feed pretreatment and process water for energy generation and utility facilities. Proven Results ## What Working With Us Actually Saves Real jobs from Ohio facilities. No stock stories. $25,000+ saved ### The Resin Replacement They Didn't Need A manufacturer was quoted $25,000 for new softener resin. We tested it: the resin was fine, the brine lines weren't. Fixed the same day. Kept their investment ### A New System That Finally Ran Right Another vendor sold a facility a system they couldn't program. We commissioned the equipment they already owned instead of selling them more. Same-week response ### We Called Back When No One Else Would A Columbus plant couldn't get any supplier to return a call. We answered, showed up, and they've been a customer since. [Read the full case studies →](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/case-studies.html) FAQ ## Common Questions Hoffman Water is a full-service industrial water treatment company serving Ohio and surrounding states. We build and service programs for boilers, cooling towers, wastewater, and automotive paint booths (detackification), plus closed loops, and we convert facilities to SOLIDified solid chemistry. A chemical engineer leads the work and still runs service calls. SOLIDified is our solid water-treatment chemistry, fed through AP Tech feeders instead of liquid drums. It delivers consistent dosing and ends the hazardous liquid handling, drum storage, freight, and spill risk that come with traditional liquid programs. It works for boiler, cooling tower, and closed-loop systems. Yes. Boiler and cooling tower programs are core work for us: feedwater and deaerator chemistry, scale and corrosion control, blowdown control, oxygen scavenging, biocide and biofilm control, and condenser passivation. We also handle the controllers and chemical feed equipment. Hoffman Water LLC is the parent company covering full-scope industrial water treatment. Hoffman Soft Water is our pretreatment division, focused on water softening and filtration. When a program needs pretreatment ahead of a boiler, tower, or cooling system, the two sides coordinate. We are headquartered in Urbana, Ohio and serve industrial and commercial facilities across Ohio and surrounding states. For larger industrial projects we work beyond our core area. Contact us to discuss your location. Yes. We take over programs from other providers. We start with your current chemistry, equipment, and results, then build a program around the actual water and the way your systems run. We can also coordinate the controller and feed equipment. Get Started ## Schedule Complimentary Plant Survey Tell us about your facility and we'll schedule a complimentary plant survey: an on-site water analysis and system evaluation with our engineering team. No obligation or sales pressure, just data and a recommendation. - **(937) 508-8739** - **doug.hoffman@hoffmanwater.com** - 201 W Reynolds St, Urbana, OH 43078 - [hoffmansoftwater.com](https://hoffmansoftwater.com) (Pretreatment Division) No obligation site assessment. We'll test your water, evaluate your systems, and deliver an engineered recommendation, whether you engage us or not. [Contact form](https://www.hoffmanwater.com/#contact) — or call (937) 508-8739 / email doug.hoffman@hoffmanwater.com.