Leachate Management Challenges Were Driving Up Costs—Until This Landfill Found a Better Way
A U.S. landfill faced persistent challenges with leachate management. Minimal treatment before deep well injection led to severe well fouling and plugging, forcing costly maintenance, frequent leachate hauling to offsite disposal, and operational strain.
To break this cycle, the landfill installed ZwitterCo superfiltration (SF) membranes, engineered to resist organic fouling in high-strength wastewater. These membranes effectively remove foulants, helping to prevent disposal upsets.
Originally piloted as pretreatment to RO, the SF system alone proved capable of meeting the injection well’s quality requirements, eliminating the need for further polishing while maintaining stable performance with just a simple weekly maintenance wash.
The Impact:
💧 Eliminates costly leachate hauling and offsite disposal
💧 Prevents injection well fouling and reduces maintenance burden
💧 Generates significant operational savings with reliable long-term performance
ZwitterCo membranes offer a smarter, more sustainable approach to landfill leachate. Learn how we can help your facility—contact us today!