In the pharmaceutical industry, water quality directly impacts product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Every step—from drug formulation and equipment cleaning to utility systems—requires precisely controlled water purity.

Pharmaceutical companies utilize vast amounts of water to manufacture top-quality medicines that save and improve lives worldwide. However, with pharmaceutical growth and rising sustainability concerns, manufacturers must implement innovative solutions to reduce their water impact.

RoperBerk provides advanced, customized water and wastewater treatment solutions tailored to help pharmaceutical manufacturers decrease their environmental footprint while ensuring process efficiency, continuity, and compliance.  

Our specialized systems reduce freshwater demands through increased recycle and reuse while treating challenging effluents. This enables pharmaceutical companies to transform their water usage for sustainability.

Challenges in Pharmaceutical Water Management

•    Pharmaceutical facilities face a complex set of water challenges that demand both technical precision and regulatory compliance:

•    Requirement for Purified Water (PW), Water for Injection (WFI), and Clean Steam in production

•    Strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and USP/EP/WHO quality standards

•    High variability in wastewater composition containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), solvents, and nutrients

•    Need for consistent water quality, system validation, and microbial control

•    Increasing pressure to minimize water consumption and environmental impact

Our Solutions

RoperBerk provides custom-engineered, validated water systems that ensure consistent purity, reliability, and regulatory compliance across all production stages.

1. Process & Utility Water Treatment

•    Reverse Osmosis (RO), Electrodeionization (EDI), and Ultrafiltration (UF) systems

•    Generation of Purified Water (PW) and Water for Injection (WFI)

•    Loop distribution systems with continuous monitoring and sanitization

•    Skid-mounted and modular units for fast installation and easy maintenance

2. Wastewater Treatment

•    Biological and chemical treatment for removal of organic compounds and APIs

•    Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP) for micropollutant and pharmaceutical residue destruction

•    Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) systems for compact, efficient treatment

•    Sludge dewatering and safe effluent disposal compliant with discharge regulations

3. Water Reuse & Sustainability

•    Recovery and reuse of treated water for utilities or non-critical applications

•    Integrated energy and water optimization for reduced operational costs

•    Systems designed for compliance with ISO 14001 and sustainability targets

Applications

RoperBerk’s pharmaceutical water systems serve a wide range of applications:

•    Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing

•    Tablet and liquid formulation plants

•    Vaccine and biotechnology facilities

•    Cosmetics and personal care production

•    Laboratory and R&D facilities

Ensuring Purity, Compliance, and Sustainability in Every Drop

RoperBerk helps pharmaceutical manufacturers achieve operational reliability and regulatory peace of mind with advanced, compliant, and energy-efficient water systems.

From purified water generation to wastewater reuse, we ensure your operations meet the highest global quality standards—while contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future.