Sustainable Wastewater Solutions

Water Solution for a Pharmaceutical API facility in Singapore
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WATER SOLUTIONS 

A compact, future-proofing wastewater treatment system for a Phramceutical Facility in Tuas, ensuring full regulatory compliance, operational reliability and environmental sustainability.

 

pharmaceutical

Wastewater 
Treatment

132 m3/day 
of Wastewater treatment

Hazardous 
Waste  

Collection and Disposal 
of Hazardous Waste at Veolia HW Plant

Optimised 
Footprint

30% space reduction 
through optimized plant layout

Operational Highlights

What are the key achievements?

Our comprehensive solution delivers measurable results across water treatment, space optimization, and waste management:

THE CHALLENGE 

Designing an independent wastewater solution

A global pharmaceutical leader and long-time Veolia partner is constructing a new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility at the Tuas Biomedical Hub in Singapore, adjacent to its existing plant. The new facility is expected to generate an average of 132 m³ of wastewater per day, comprising both weak and strong effluents. While located side by side, the new plant is designed to operate independently with its own dedicated wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). To meet this goal, they required a trusted partner with proven expertise to deliver a fully compliant solution—on time and in accordance with stringent local environmental regulations.

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THE SOLUTION

Innovative design and advanced technology

Leveraging its global pharmaceutical expertise and deep experience in industrial wastewater treatment, Veolia delivered a robust and future-ready solution tailored to the project's needs. 

The WWTP was designed to fit within a compact footprint while allowing for future expansion and potential water reuse. 

The treatment process combines advanced technologies—including ozonation, Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR), and Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF)—to ensure safe, continuous operation and full compliance with Singapore's strict discharge standards.

In addition to the treatment facility, Veolia also designed and constructed dedicated tank farms for segregating various complex wastewater streams, including non-halogenated, halogenated, and chlorinated aromatic effluents, all requiring off-site treatment.

VALUE PROPOSITION 

Why choose veolia as your On-Site Partner?

Veolia provided a comprehensive, value-added approach that went beyond construction and operation, including : 

Wastewater 
Characterization 
Study 
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to analyze influent composition

Treatment
Process 
Optimization 
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for tailored improvements for system performance

Chemical
Consumption 
Analysis 
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to optimise dosing efficiency and cost

Energy 
Efficiency 
Assessment 
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to reduce operational energy consumption

Safety 
Risk 
Assessment 
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for chemical handling and operations

Performance
Benchmark
Study 
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against industry standards

MORE SOLUTIONS

Our Three Core Activities 

Explore our areas of expertise driving sustainable solutions worldwide

Waste Plant

Waste Management 

We help industries tackle waste challenges, from hazardous waste and project management to industrial services. Backed by strong hazardous waste experience, we ensure safe, compliant handling while maximizing resource recovery and sustainability.

Water Capabilities

Water Management

Our water services help clients optimize water use, reduce environmental impact, and improve resource efficiency through sustainable solutions like treatment, reuse, and other tailored approaches, all in line with local environmental regulations.

 

Energy Management

Veolia operates and maintains energy facilities to deliver reliable energy while reducing emissions and costs. Our services support the energy transition through efficient, sustainable solutions like on-site management and tailored approaches.

CONTACT

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