LEACHATE TREATMENT
“EcoLeach™ — Adaptive Treatment. Sustainable Impact.”
EcoLeach™ | Advanced Leachate Treatment by InfraCorp
Targeting Complex Pollutants Through Intelligent, Cost-Effective Solutions
EcoLeach™ is a cutting-edge leachate treatment solution developed by InfraCorp, designed to tackle the dynamic and complex nature of landfill and industrial leachate.
By intelligently combining biological, chemical, and physical treatment processes, EcoLeach™ adapts to variable flow conditions and changing leachate composition—ensuring high efficiency, operational reliability, and environmental compliance.
EcoLeach™ refers to InfraCorp’s comprehensive approach to the treatment of complex leachate streams, particularly those characterized by high concentrations of organic matter and ammonia. This process is essential prior to discharge, as untreated leachate poses significant environmental risks due to its high contaminant load.
Among the various treatment strategies available, biological treatment stands out as a cost-effective and sustainable option, capable of removing a substantial portion of organic and nitrogenous pollutants. Furthermore, it enables resource recovery through the generation of bioenergy from biodegradable organics.
Leachate, particularly from municipal and industrial landfills, typically contains:
- High concentrations of dissolved organics (BOD, COD, TOC)
- Toxic substances (e.g., TOX compounds)
- Heavy metals
- High color, odor, and turbidity
- Low and fluctuating pH
- Trace organics and micropollutants that are often difficult or impossible to fully characterize analytically
Due to this variability and complexity, no single treatment process is universally applicable. Therefore, the first step in selecting a suitable EcoLeach™ treatment configuration is a thorough characterization of the specific leachate composition, including both macro- and micro-contaminants.
EcoLeach™ | Intelligent Leachate Treatment by InfraCorp
Adaptive, Multi-Barrier Technology for Landfill & Industrial Leachate
EcoLeach™ is a cutting-edge leachate treatment solution developed by InfraCorp under the H2T™ | Hard-to-Treat Technology platform. Engineered to address the highly variable and chemically complex nature of landfill and industrial leachate, EcoLeach™ combines biological, chemical, and physical processes into a fully integrated, adaptive treatment system.
Designed for flexibility and resilience, EcoLeach™ dynamically adjusts to changing flow conditions and influent characteristics—including high COD, ammonia, heavy metals, salinity, and recalcitrant organics—ensuring consistent removal performance and regulatory compliance.
Core Features of EcoLeach™
- Adaptive Treatment Logic: Automatically responds to fluctuations in leachate load and composition
- Multi-Barrier Process: Integrates MBBR, AOP, filtration, pH control, and advanced oxidation as needed
- Handles Peak Loads & Seasonality: Maintains performance during storm events or landfill activity surges
- Customizable Modules: Easily tailored for specific contaminants or discharge standards
- Reduces Opex& Hauling: Lowers reliance on trucking or external treatment facilities
EcoLeach™ provides a compact, robust, and scalable solution for landfill operators, industrial clients, and utilities seeking to reliably manage leachate while minimizing environmental impact and lifecycle costs.
EcoLeach™ Value Proposition
EcoLeach™, developed by InfraCorp under the H2T™ | Hard-to-Treat Technology platform, delivers a powerful and intelligent solution for the treatment of landfill and industrial leachate—waste streams known for their complexity, variability, and environmental risk.
Designed to adapt in real time to shifting leachate characteristics, EcoLeach™ integrates biological, chemical, and physical treatment steps into a flexible, modular platform. Whether you’re dealing with high ammonia, COD, refractory organics, or heavy metals, EcoLeach™ provides exceptional removal efficiency, compliance assurance, and operational resilience.
What Sets EcoLeach™ Apart?
- Adaptive Performance
Automatically adjusts to variable loading, flow, and contaminant profiles—ensuring stable, compliant effluent under dynamic conditions. - Multi-Barrier Protection
Combines MBBR, AOP, precipitation, filtration, and polishing for complete removal of target pollutants. - Compact & Modular Design
Fits tight footprints and expands easily with modular process blocks customized for your leachate profile. - Lower Operating Costs
Reduces chemical use, minimizes sludge, and eliminates or reduces costly off-site hauling.
Sustainable and Compliant
Meets stringent discharge standards while supporting environmental stewardship and landfill sustainability.
EcoLeach™ Delivers:
- Targeted removal of ammonia and organics
- Flexibility to handle seasonal and composition-based variations
- Energy and resource recovery opportunities
- Compliance with stringent discharge regulations
- Custom-designed systems based on real influent data
EcoLeach™ gives operators a smart, scalable, and future-ready tool for leachate treatment—empowering you to meet today’s compliance challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s environmental demands.
Environmental and Public Health Impact of Untreated Leachate Discharge
Environmental and Public Health Impact of Untreated Leachate Discharge
The discharge of untreated leachate can cause severe negative effects on both environmental ecosystems and public health due to its high pollutant load. Key water quality parameters—Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Nitrogen (TN), Ammonia Nitrogen (NH₄-N), and Total Phosphorus (TP)—were analyzed in samples collected from the influent and effluent of a leachate treatment plant.
The treatment system, consisting of a pre-anoxic biological treatment stage, followed by ultrafiltration (UF) and nanofiltration (NF) units, demonstrated high operational efficiency. The removal rates for the examined parameters were as follows:
- COD: 99%
- Total Nitrogen (TN): 94.5%
- Ammonia Nitrogen (NH₄-N): 99%
Total Phosphorus (TP): 93.8%
Leachate Treatment Process Diagram
With landfilling activities increasing rapidly worldwide, the demand for effective leachate treatment facilities is growing correspondingly to protect water resources and comply with environmental regulations.InfraCorp specializes in tailored water treatment solutions to meet the specific needs of our clients. We support municipal and industrial projects, remediation, food and beverage, water reuse, agriculture, power & utilities, breweries, mining, oil & gas, hotels and resorts as well as pharmaceutical industry.From conceptual design to technical O&M support, InfraCorpextensive experience offers value to our customers.InfraCorp commitment to innovation and applications of advanced technologies as well as the quality of execution.