PFAS
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Rochem Reverse Osmosis
Removes PFAS
ROCHEM® Americas delivers unmatched PFAS removal through its advanced reverse osmosis (RO) systems, specifically engineered for landfill leachate. Unlike carbon or specialty adsorbents, which struggle with interference from leachate’s complex organic matrix, ROCHEM®’s proprietary membrane modules achieve rejection rates exceeding 99% for PFAS compounds, including PFOS (from 200 ng/L to <1.9 ng/L) and PFOA (from 820 ng/L to <1.9 ng/L), as well as other contaminants like total dissolved solids, ammonia, and heavy metals. This exceptional performance ensures compliance with stringent regulations and safeguards the environment.
Removing PFAS from landfill leachate is critical for meeting current and future regulatory requirements. ROCHEM®’s RO systems ensure compliance by effectively addressing PFAS and other contaminants. A landfill using a ROCHEM® system for years recently tested for PFAS and found it was already achieving over 99.9% removal of total PFAS, demonstrating the system’s ability to adapt to evolving regulations without additional investment.
SPOTLIGHT
ROCHEM® Reverse Osmosis (RO) system’s ability to effectively treat PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in landfill leachate, even before regulations caught up, highlights its robustness and adaptability. PFAS are notoriously persistent "forever chemicals," and their increasing regulatory scrutiny across states—ranging from strict limits in places like California and Michigan to emerging guidelines elsewhere—makes effective treatment critical.
Why Rochem?
Unmatched Treatment Performance: Our specialized membrane technology removes over 99.9% of contaminants, including PFAS, ammonia, heavy metals, suspended solids, and organic pollutants—delivering high-quality effluent every time.
PFAS Removal at the Highest Level: Rochem’s RO systems have been proven to eliminate PFAS compounds, including PFOA and PFOS, at greater than 99% efficiency—even before these chemicals were on the regulatory radar. That’s true future-proofing.
Environmental Impact: Reduce or eliminate trucking, cutting thousands of pounds of CO₂ emissions and saving thousands of gallons of fuel annually.
Decrease the risk of water contamination from spills or leaks.
Conserve water by recycling leachate into usable water on-site.
Lower waste volumes and ease pressure on waste management systems.
Cost Savings & Compliance: Cut leachate disposal costs by up to 90%.
Meet and exceed current and future environmental regulations—avoiding costly fines and shutdown risks.
This isn’t just a purchase—it’s an investment in the future of landfill operations, environmental protection, and long-term cost savings.
Let’s rescue water from waste—together.
Rochem Americas: The Future of Landfill Leachate Treatment
Rochem Americas provides industry-leading Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems designed specifically for landfill leachate treatment. With over 30 years of experience and more than 400 installations worldwide, our technology is built to handle the most complex leachate streams, ensuring environmental compliance, cost savings, and sustainability.
Why Choose Rochem?
•Proven PFAS Removal – Achieves over 99% reduction in compounds like PFOA, PFOS, and PFHxA.
• Significant Cost Reductions – Up to 90% savings in leachate disposal costs.
• Environmental Benefits – Drastically reduces carbon emissions from trucking, lowers water pollution risk, and supports water conservation.
• Regulatory Compliance – Meets and exceeds EPA requirements and prepares you for future standards.
• Guaranteed Performance – Decades of experience, low operating costs, and high-quality effluent.
Typical Performance Results
Contaminant Removal Efficiency
Total Dissolved Solids >99.9%
Chemical Oxygen Demand >99.9%
Ammonia-Nitrogen >99.8%
Heavy Metals (Iron, Zinc) >99.9%
PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, PFHxA) >99.7%
Environmental Impact Summary
Rochem Americas’ RO technology not only delivers unmatched contaminant removal but also provides measurable environmental impact:
Saves thousands of gallons of diesel fuel annually by reducing trucking.
Cuts hundreds of tons of CO₂ emissions.
Minimizes the risk of water pollution from leachate spills.
Conserves water by recycling a large portion of leachate into reusable water.
Reduces strain on waste management infrastructure.
Future-Proof Your Operations
Rochem systems are built with the future in mind. Our multistage RO technology adapts to emerging contaminants like PFAS and helps landfills maintain compliance without costly retrofits or overhauls. Our clients report success even before new regulations are introduced, thanks to the robust performance of our systems.
Contact Us Today
Discover how Rochem can transform your leachate treatment strategy. Contact us for a consultation or to learn more about our solutions.
📞 (310) 374-0202
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