Landfill Leachate Solution

DTRO Landfill Leachate Treatment Systems for High-COD & High-Salinity Conditions (100/200 m³ /d Containerized DT/STRO system)

DTRO Landfill Leachate Treatment Systems for High-Salinity Leachate

Designed for complex and highly variable leachate conditions, our membrane-based treatment systems help operators and EPC partners achieve stable compliance — not just at commissioning, but for years.

■ Proven solutions for high salinityhigh COD, high ammonia, and refractory organics

■ Engineered membrane systems for challenging landfill leachate

■ Designed with real operating conditions in mind

■ Supporting EPCs, owners, and operators worldwide



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Advantage

High quality membrane: Stable performance at high flux and rejection

A new generation of deflector: Improved robustness, higher operating pressure and turbulence leading to higher yields and flux

Long membrane life

Highly cost-efficient 

High-packing design: the Disk Tube design allows for a maximum membrane area in the module & High anti-soiling performance (easy to clean)

Why Landfill Leachate Treatment Remains a Long-Term Challenge

Landfill leachate is one of the most complex wastewaters to treat.
Its composition changes continuously over time — influenced by landfill age, rainfall, waste composition, and operation methods.


Common challenges faced by operators and project developers include:

Extremely high COD and ammonia nitrogen

Large influent fluctuations and shock loads

Accumulation of refractory organic compounds

Membrane fouling and unstable biological performance

Systems that meet standards initially, but fail over long-term operation


An Engineering-Driven Approach to Leachate Treatment

Successful leachate treatment is not achieved by equipment alone.
It requires a process-oriented, data-driven engineering approach.


We focus on:

Process selection based on actual leachate characteristics

Robust pretreatment to protect downstream membrane systems

Integrated biological and membrane process design

Flexibility to adapt to influent variations over the landfill lifecycle


Our goal is simple:

stable operation, predictable performance, and controllable O&M costs.


Designed for Real-World Leachate Conditions

Membrane systems engineered for high-strength leachate

Strong resistance to organic load and ammonia shock

Pretreatment strategies to reduce irreversible fouling

Modular design for easier expansion and maintenance

Emphasis on long-term lifecycle performance, not short-term results


Typical Applications

Municipal landfill leachate treatment plants

New landfill development projects

Existing landfill leachate upgrading & retrofitting

EPC / PPP landfill infrastructure projects

Integrated solid waste treatment facilities


Validated by over 600+ engineering projects including landfill leachate and industrial wastewater cases



Trusted by leading landfill operators and EPC partners for stable long-term operation.


Leachate Treatment Projects

Case 1 — Large-Scale Landfill Leachate Treatment


Extreme influent | Tight schedule | Long-term stability

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Project Information

Capacity: 2100m³/d

Technical process(Containerized system): Pre-treatment + two-stage DTRO + HPRO + MTRO + ion exchange + concentrate evaporation

Influient: Ammonia nitrogen 2500 mg/LCOD 3000 mg/LConductivity 40000 μS/cmEstimated TDS approx 25,000 mg/L

Effluient: Ammonia nitrogen 5 mg/L COD 60 mg/L

Project Overview

Project type: Emergency and long-term landfill leachate treatment

Capacity type: Large-scale deployment with modular containerized units |  2100m³/d

Application: Mature landfill with accumulated and newly generated leachate

Key challenge: Extremely high conductivity and ammonia, stringent discharge requirement, and very tight commissioning schedule

Outcome: Continuous stable operation with compliant effluent under long-term service mode

Engineering Highlights

High-strength leachate with extreme ammonia and salinity levels

Containerized modular deployment enabling fast installation on limited footprint

Multi-stage membrane polishing designed for shock load resistance

Operator-oriented design ensuring predictable O&M and stable performance

Proven ability to deliver water within weeks under urgent project timelines


Applicable to landfill operators and EPCs facing urgent leachate backlogs and high compliance pressure.




Case 2 — Landfill Leachate Concentrate Reduction & Upgrade


High salinity | Concentrate management | System optimization

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Project Information

Capacity: 800m³/d

Technical process(skid-mounted system)TUF Softening + DTRO

Effluient standard : COD ≤ 100 mg/L | NH₃-N ≤ 25 mg/L | TN ≤ 40 mg/L

Project Overview

Project type: Landfill leachate concentrate reduction and system upgrade

Capacity type: Hundreds of m³/day concentrate handling | 800m³/d

Application: Large landfill with high leachate generation and concentrate bottleneck

Key challenge: High-salinity concentrate and strict discharge requirements

Outcome: Effective volume reduction and improved system operability

Engineering Highlights

Focused solution for high-salt leachate concentrate

DTRO-based polishing strategy for stable long-term performance

Designed to integrate into existing treatment systems

Demonstrated capability in resolving operational bottlenecks


Relevant for landfills and EPCs seeking retrofit or concentrate reduction solutions.



Case 3 — Incineration Plant Leachate & Flue Gas Wastewater


Complex streams | Water reuse | High reliability

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Project Information

Capacity FGD wastewater 180m³/d | Concentrate 450m³/d

Technical process(skid-mounted system)Biochemical + MBR + TUF softening + RO + DTRO

Effluient standard : COD ≤ 60 mg/L | BOD ≤ 10 mg/L | SS ≤ 10 mg/LTDS ≤ 1,000 mg/L | Total hardness ≤ 450 mg/L | Chloride ≤ 300 mg/L

Project Overview

Project type: Incineration plant leachate reduction and flue gas wastewater treatment

Capacity type: Concentrate reduction and washing wastewater treatment

Application: Large municipal waste-to-energy facility

Key challenge: Highly complex wastewater streams and reuse water quality requirement

Outcome: Stable treated water reused for industrial cooling purposes

Engineering Highlights

One of the earliest large-scale DTRO applications in incineration leachate reduction

Integrated treatment of leachate concentrate and flue gas wastewater

Designed for high operational reliability under industrial conditions

Demonstrates advanced engineering capability beyond standard landfill leachate


Applicable to incineration plants and EPCs handling complex, high-risk wastewater streams.


A Trusted Partner Across the Project Lifecycle

We work closely with EPC contractors, design institutes, landfill operators, and project owners to support leachate treatment projects from concept to commissioning.


Our scope typically includes:

Process design and technical evaluation

Membrane system integration

Technical support during project execution

Commissioning and operational guidance


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