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Water quality expert examining a steaming beaker in front of industrial piping and a temperature gauge, representing seasonal water temperature changes affecting sterile processing.

The Case of the Summertime Sabotage

May 18, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

It started in late May A large hospital in the Southwest — where summer temperatures routinely hover above 100 degrees — began noticing something strange inside their Sterile Processing[…]

Gloved hand holding a pH test strip with color chart in the background used to measure water quality

What Is pH—and Why Should SPDs Care?

April 21, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

In sterile processing, we tend to focus on what we can see—instrument cleanliness, staining, corrosion, or spotting. But, Len Sparks says, “Water doesn’t need to look wrong to be wrong. pH is[…]

Len Sparks investigates copper contamination in sterile processing water systems, holding a test tube in front of copper piping.

The Case of the Curious Copper Contamination

April 20, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

When Good Intentions in Facilities Created Trouble in Sterile Processing It began with stains. Not debris. Not bacteria. No visible contamination in the water. Stains. A faint discoloration on[…]

Water quality expert inspecting plumbing and dead legs in sterile processing after failing bacterial water tests

The Case of Mysterious Affairs at the Processing Sink

March 27, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

When Bacterial Water Tests Failed — and Water Wasn’t the Only Suspect The renovation was complete. The washers were installed. The sinks gleamed. The piping was new. Everything looked[…]

Webinar on ANSI/AAMI ST108 water quality hosted by VERDA and Belimed

Episode 5: AAMI ST108 Implementation—Enhancing Facility Water

September 8, 2025

By Kenneth Mayer

Water quality is the hidden variable that can make—or break—instrument reprocessing outcomes. In Episode 5 of Belimed and VERDA’s “Water, Water, Water: Everything Water” series, our panel[…]

warmer temperatures change SPD water quality

When the Heat is On: How Summer Temperatures Impact Water Quality in Sterile Processing

August 1, 2025

By Kenneth Mayer

Summertime heat—especially in regions like the Southwest—can significantly impact water quality and the performance of your sterile processing equipment. This post breaks down the hidden risks[…]

ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 requires complying with water filtration and purification levels to reduce SSIs

Where the Water Meets the Instrument: Debunking 5 Misconceptions ST108 Table 6

July 28, 2025

By Kenneth Mayer

When it comes to water quality in sterile processing, it’s not just about what’s in the tank — it’s about what’s coming out of the faucet. Since the release of ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023,[…]

Thumbnail image for Beyond Clean’s “Piping Up in SPD” Episode 12 featuring Hank Balch and Jeffrey Paquet, titled “Maintaining Your SPD’s Water System & Program.”

Piping up in SPD: Maintaining Your SPD’s Water System & Program (EP 12)

June 9, 2025

By Kenneth Mayer

Check out Episode 12 of “Piping Up in SPD,” featuring our Beyond Clean Water Quality Expert™, Jeffrey Paquet, President & CEO of VERDA™ Water Quality Systems & mmic™ Medical[…]

Thumbnail image for Beyond Clean’s “Piping Up in SPD” Episode 7 featuring host Hank Balch and water quality expert Jeffrey Paquet, titled “Corrective Actions: When Your SPD Water Quality Goes Wrong.”

Piping Up in SPD: Oh No! Now What? Corrective Actions for Water Quality (EP 7)

January 13, 2025

By Kenneth Mayer

Check out Episode 7 of “Piping Up in SPD,” featuring our Beyond Clean Water Quality Expert™, Jeffrey Paquet, President & CEO of VERDA™ Water Quality Systems & mmic™ Medical Systems![…]

Thumbnail image for Beyond Clean’s “Piping Up in SPD” Episode 5 featuring host Hank Balch and water quality expert Jeffrey Paquet, titled “Monitoring Your SPD Water Masterpiece.”

Piping Up in SPD: Monitoring Your SPD Water Masterpiece (EP 5)

November 11, 2024

By Kenneth Mayer

Welcome back to our Beyond Clean Water Quality Video Expert Series™! This 12-part series entitled, “Piping Up in SPD” features engaging conversations and industry-leading insights from our[…]