The first and foremost aspect of stopping scale formation is to have a good idea of the make-up water that is feeding your system. If you aren’t sure, have a certified laboratory complete a full analysis on this water so you can make an informed decision on what exactly the potential problems you may encounter. After determining these specific aspects of your make-up water then your water treatment expert can guide you through a program that fits your situation. These are just a few items that may be of concern when putting together a good water treatment program for your boiler. A complete program will include sludge build-up, PH levels, oxygen removal, condensate treatment, and alkalinity levels