Chemical & Pharmaceuticals Industry Solutions
Advanced wastewater treatment for chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing—handling complex organics, APIs, solvents, and zero liquid discharge
Industry Overview
Chemical & Pharmaceuticals Industry Solutions
Chemical and pharmaceutical operations produce wastewater containing complex organics, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), solvents, salts, and variable pH. Regulatory requirements are stringent, and many facilities target zero liquid discharge (ZLD) or near-ZLD. Treatment must address toxicity, persistence, and trace compounds while ensuring reliable compliance.
Spans Envirotech designs multi-stage treatment trains combining biological treatment, advanced oxidation, activated carbon, membrane processes, and evaporation/crystallization where needed. Our solutions serve API manufacturers, formulation plants, and chemical production with emphasis on reliability and regulatory alignment.
Industry Challenges
Key Environmental Challenges
Complex Organics & APIs
Recalcitrant compounds and trace APIs resist conventional biological treatment. Advanced oxidation, adsorption, or specialized biological processes are required to meet toxicity and compound-specific limits.
Solvent & Salt Management
Solvent recovery and high TDS streams demand integrated design: separation, concentration, and disposal or reuse of concentrates. ZLD often requires evaporation and crystallization.
Strict & Evolving Regulations
Discharge limits for COD, toxicity, and specific compounds are tight and site-specific. Treatment must be robust, monitored, and adaptable to future regulatory changes.
Our Solutions
Tailored Wastewater Treatment Solutions
Biological & Physicochemical Pretreatment
Equalization, neutralization, and primary treatment stabilize flows and remove amenable organics. Hydrolysis or specialized biological steps improve biodegradability before advanced treatment.
Advanced Oxidation & Adsorption
AOP (ozone, UV/H2O2, or electrochemical) destroys recalcitrant organics and trace APIs. Activated carbon polishes residual organics and ensures consistent effluent quality.
Membrane Concentration & ZLD
RO/NF concentrates reject for evaporation and crystallization. Evaporators and crystallizers produce solid waste for disposal and minimize or eliminate liquid discharge.
Technologies
Proven Technologies for Your Industry
Benefits
Why Choose Spans for Your Industry
- Addresses complex organics, APIs, and toxicity to meet strict limits
- ZLD and near-ZLD options for water-stressed or zero-discharge sites
- Modular and scalable design for phased implementation
- Aligned with pharmaceutical and chemical industry compliance expectations
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