Case Study

Sterile Water Self-Sufficiency

Go bottle free

"Sterile water shortages exposed the fragile nature of the NHS supply chain, affecting all UK health boards."

Decontamination Compliance Officer, NHS

Key numbers

9,360

Bottles of sterile water saved per year

£7,113

Annual savings on sterile water costs from Year 2

1.75 tons

Annual CO₂e emissions saved

Our client is the 22-chair NHS Scotland Dental Department in Raigmore Hospital that supports over 18,000 patient appointments annually.

Over the years, supplier shortages, price fluctuations, and transportation emissions have made bottled water unsustainable.

In this case study, we explore how the MedicalOne™ system enabled the practice to achieve sterile water self-sufficiency, eliminating reliance on bottled water and reducing costs, disruptions, and environmental impact.

The problem

9,360 1L HDPE plastic bottles a year

Previous attempts to purify water on-site failed due to unreliable quality and production rates, leaving the practice dependent on bottled water.

Frequent supply chain delays & price increases

This NHS Scotland dental practice, with 22 chairs and over 18,000 patient appointments annually, relied on 9,360 bottles of sterile water every year to support its operations. From 2019 to 2024, supplier shortages caused disruptions, with prices doubling in 2024 to £19/L.

Polluting 1080+ mile round trip journey per week

Bottled water supply required long-distance transportation, adding significant environmental impact to an already strained supply chain.

What we did

On-site sterile water production with MedicalOne™

In 2024, the NHS Raigmore Dental Department installed a MedicalOne™ system, capable of producing over 20 liters of Sterile Type II water daily for five autoclaves.

Key benefits include:

Eliminating price fluctuations
Removing supply chain scarcity and costs
Reducing carbon emissions from transportation
Ensuring consistent water production and quality

Quick and seamless installation

The MedicalOne™ was installed with minimal disruption, leveraging existing water and power access. Remote monitoring ensures consistent performance, giving the team peace of mind.

The results

Cost and environmental savings

£593 per month or £7,113 annually in savings from Year 2 onward
1.75 tons of CO₂e saved annually by eliminating bottled water transportation

Why the MedicalOne™ System Works

The MedicalOne™ uses advanced vapor distillation technology to produce Sterile Type II water. By converting water into vapor and condensing it, the system ensures a consistent supply of ultra-pure water without relying on consumable filters that degrade over time.

This robust process removes bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants, making MedicalOne™ the ideal solution for healthcare environments requiring sterile water.

"Since installing MedicalOne™, we are self-sufficient, creating as much water as we need at no extra cost. It’s a no-brainer for us."