It doesn’t need to be potable, but since it’s using evaporative cooling, it does need to be somewhat clean. You don’t want to leave gunk all over your cooling equipment.
Disclaimer: I have no knowledge of how these systems work. I’m basically just guessing
If the water is overly basic or acidic, and you concentrate it via evaporation, then you can damage the equipment at an accelerated pace. But even then, it’s indeed a matter of money.
It doesn’t need to be potable, but since it’s using evaporative cooling, it does need to be somewhat clean. You don’t want to leave gunk all over your cooling equipment.
I mean you totally could leave gunk all over your cooling equipment, and then just have to clean it. It would just cost more money.
Disclaimer: I have no knowledge of how these systems work. I’m basically just guessing
If the water is overly basic or acidic, and you concentrate it via evaporation, then you can damage the equipment at an accelerated pace. But even then, it’s indeed a matter of money.