Patient Safety
At its core, ANSI/AAMI ST108 exists to protect patients. Water that isn’t properly treated can leave behind microbes, endotoxins, or chemical residues on medical devices. Even trace contaminants can cause post-surgical infections or complications, making safe water an essential part of every reprocessing cycle.
Equipment Protection
Poor water quality doesn’t just pose a risk to patients—it damages instruments, sterilizers, and distribution systems. Minerals, corrosion, and deposits shorten the lifespan of costly equipment, while properly treated water helps extend performance and reliability.
Consistent Outcomes
Healthcare facilities can’t afford variability. ST108 sets clear water-quality targets so instruments are cleaned and sterilized to the same high standard every time, no matter the department or procedure. That consistency reduces errors, reprocessing delays, and risks.
Future-Ready Standards
ST108 isn’t guidance—it’s the recognized national standard. Adopting it today ensures facilities stay aligned with evolving industry expectations and accreditation requirements, while avoiding costly corrective actions later.
The Value of Turnkey ST108 Water Solutions
Implementing ST108 water standards is all about creating a reliable system that consistently delivers safe, high-quality water for medical device reprocessing. A turnkey solution ensures that design, installation, validation, and maintenance all work together under one provider.
This integrated approach reduces risk, saves time, and simplifies accountability. For hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities, choosing a turnkey partner means fewer compliance headaches and greater confidence in patient safety and equipment performance.
Why ST108 Compliance Matters for Healthcare Facilities
1. Patient Safety
Without ST108 Compliance: Higher infection risks from microbial or endotoxin contamination.
With ST108 Compliance: Reduced infection risk and safer surgical outcomes.
2. Instrument Performance
Without ST108 Compliance: Corrosion, pitting, and shortened instrument lifespan.
With ST108 Compliance: Longer-lasting, reliable instruments and sterilizers.
3. Regulatory Readiness
Without ST108 Compliance: Failed surveys, costly corrective actions, and accreditation risks.
With ST108 Compliance: Smooth inspections and alignment with national standards.
4. Operational Efficiency
Without ST108 Compliance: Frequent reprocessing delays and equipment downtime.
With ST108 Compliance: Consistent workflows, less downtime, and fewer repeat cycles.
5. Cost Impact
Without ST108 Compliance: Increased spending on repairs, replacements, and penalties.
With ST108 Compliance: Lower long-term costs through prevention and protection.
6. Reputation
Without ST108 Compliance: Damaged trust with patients and staff.
With ST108 Compliance: Confidence in safety, quality, and compliance leadership.
Which ST108 Provider Fits Your Facility?
When it comes to ST108 turnkey solutions, providers like Evoqua, Absolute Water Tech, and Western Reserve are often considered. Western Reserve Pure Water, however, specializes in healthcare-focused water quality systems designed specifically to meet ST108 requirements.
That specialization means facilities get more than equipment—they gain a partner who understands the day-to-day realities of medical reprocessing, offers flexible service plans, and provides responsive local support. For organizations serious about aligning with ST108, Western Reserve delivers both the technical expertise and the personalized service that make a long-term difference.
Why Choose Us?
Established Trust
We are a proven partner with two-plus decades of innovation & research
Custom Services
Western Reserve never charges for consultations and will give you a FREE water analysis
Love Local
Professional application engineers in house on staff just a drive away
Filtration Systems Designed for ST108 Compliance
Western Reserve Pure Water’s filtration systems are built to help healthcare facilities meet the demanding water quality standards of ST108. Designed for reliability and performance, these systems make sure your water is safe, clean, and ready for everything from medical device reprocessing to everyday use.
End-To-End Membrane Cleaning – Available Nationwide!
Save your time, money and effort by having Western Reserve Pure Water clean your existing membrane. We offer short turnaround time and loaners if needed. Shipping is an easy process, and we offer service and maintenance plans. We have customers anywhere across the U.S.
ST108 Compliance FAQs
Yes–while other suppliers provide general water system solutions, Western Reserve specializes in healthcare-focused water treatment, offering turnkey ST108 services that simplify compliance and ensure water standards are consistently met.
Ignoring ST108 regulations can lead to serious risks: microbial contamination, costly equipment damage, failed inspections, and increased patient safety concerns. Non-compliance also exposes facilities to regulatory and accreditation issues. Working with a healthcare-focused partner such as Western Reserve Pure Water helps prevent these risks and keeps operations running smoothly.
ST108 compliance ensures that medical devices are reprocessed with water that meets strict microbial, chemical, and endotoxin standards. Without compliance, facilities risk patient infections, instrument damage, and failed inspections. For hospitals and surgical centers, staying compliant with ST108 is both a safety measure and a regulatory expectation.
Facilities often struggle with monitoring, testing, and documentation to prove ST108 compliance. Common challenges include maintaining water purity across distribution systems, ensuring corrective actions are documented, and keeping equipment validated. A turnkey partner like Western Reserve Pure Water provides compliance-focused testing schedules, maintenance logs, and validation support to reduce these risks.
While ST108 is a national standard rather than a federal law, many accrediting organizations and regulators reference it as the benchmark for safe water quality. For hospitals, surgery centers, and reprocessing departments, aligning with ST108 helps avoid negative findings during surveys and positions the facility as a leader in patient safety.
ST108 recommends routine testing of utility, critical, and steam water based on the risk level and point of use. Many facilities perform daily checks for key parameters and schedule microbial and endotoxin testing weekly or monthly. Western Reserve Pure Water can tailor a monitoring program that meets both ST108 requirements and your facility’s operational needs.
Need Help Navigating ST108?
Don’t leave compliance to chance. Contact Western Reserve Pure Water to assess your current systems and get expert recommendations.
