Landfills & Wastewater
Global Leader in Reverse Osmosis
Rochem defines the standard for engineered reverse osmosis systems built to tackle the world's toughest landfill leachate and industrial wastewater challenges. With over two billion gallons of leachate treated worldwide, we deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and compliance.
Why Landfill Operators Choose ROCHEM
Highest Industry
Recovery Rates
ROCHEM recovers 2x more permeate than conventional systems.
More Recovery = More Savings
Lower Trucking Costs
Reduce Disposal Fees
Improved ROI
A “Future-Proof”
Investment
Our systems are built with durability and longevity in mind, ensuring operations that are:
Designed to handle worsening leachate quality over time
Engineered to meet tightening discharge regulations
Scalable to allow for site evolution
Results
You Can Trust
We transform the harshest landfill leachate into clean, compliant permeate, rejecting > 99.9% of:
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Chemical Oxygen Demand
Ammonia-Nitrogen
Heavy Metals (Iron, Zinc, etc.)
Rochem Installations in North America
ROCHEM Case Study Highlights
Gaining Control Over High-Strength Leachate
ROCHEM System Earns Special Government Recognition
Leading Industry Experts Back RO Technology
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"If I ran a landfill today, I would use the RO system most proven in eliminating PFAS ."
— SWANA Expert
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"I no longer lose sleep over our leachate."
— Republic Services Representative
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"Rochem gave us the ability to manage our leachate on site with high recovery rates."
— General Manager, Landfill Southeast US
Product Range
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Pre-Treatment
Ultrafiltration (UF), Nanofiltration (NF)
When wastewater volume requires additional conditioning before reverse osmosis, we integrate UF or NF into the treatment process. These pretreatment technologies remove challenging contaminants and protect downstream RO membranes.
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DTRO
Disc Tube Reverse Osmosis
Rochem designed & patented this unique reverse-osmosis module which has revolutionized the use of membranes for saltwater desalination and the subsequent treatment of landfill leachate & other difficult waste waters. -
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Containerized Systems
Modular Design, Rapid Deployment
Fully integrated treatment systems housed within standard-sized shipping containers. These containerized solutions provide a compact, self-contained treatment plant that simplifies transportation, installation, and commissioning.
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TS Module
High Capacity
The TS spacer tube module series are designed to allow us to house more membrane material in the same volume as a DT module, for difficult water which contains less suspended solids.
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Pilot Systems
Proof of Concept, Risk Reduction
Evaluate wastewater characteristics and validate treatment performance before full-scale installation. Pilot systems allow customers to confirm treatment effectiveness, optimize system design, and reduce project risk through real-world testing.
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Lifecycle Service
Long-Term Reliability
Rochem supports customers throughout the entire system lifecycle, from commissioning and performance optimization to maintenance and system upgrades. Our service team works closely with operators to ensure long-term reliability and consistent treatment performance.
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Membrane Cleaners
Membrane Care, Performance Protection
While most of our systems operate without the need for chemical pretreatment, our cleaning solutions are available to support optimal performance when specific water conditions require it.
