Managing Legionella risk is a high-stakes responsibility. For organizations responsible for water systems in healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and commercial properties, the health of occupants and regulatory compliance depend on proactive management of these systems. That’s why choosing the right laboratory partner isn’t just a decision; it can be the difference between a smooth operation and a public health crisis.

This post is a follow-up to our July 2024 blog, Understanding the Fundamental Principles of the ST108 Standard. While there have been no official updates to the standard itself since its publication, this article dives deeper into its key components, testing requirements, and what they mean for water quality compliance, especially as more accreditation bodies begin to adopt ST108 as a requirement.

During the second half of 2023, the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) published a new Standard called ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023. The Standard, replacing AAMI TIR34:2014/(R)2021 provides guidance…