概述了一种基于性能的方法来维护冷却水系统，以控制此类系统中的微生物，包括军团菌。这种方法将自动调节的水处理与监测、评估和控制策略相结合，以帮助在冷却水系统内创造一个低风险的环境。

Outlines a performance-based approach to the maintenance of cooling water systems with respect to the control of microorganisms, including Legionellae, within such systems. This approach combines automatically regulated water treatment with monitoring, assessment and control strategies to help create a low risk environment within the cooling water system.