Lakes by Yoo

Treat more for longer with 50% less energy

Challenge

The Lakes by YOO, a residential and holiday estate in the UK, experiences significant fluctuations in wastewater flows, from 50–70 m³/day on weekdays to 380 m³/day during peak periods. The existing non-backwashable flat sheet membranes struggled with these variations, resulting in system failures, increased maintenance and higher energy consumption.

Solution

Together with New Forest Solutions, BLUE FOOT replaced the existing membranes with six backwashable IPC® Classic modules. Regular backwashing and simplified cleaning help maintain reliable filtration under changing conditions, while the improved treatment performance reduces the need for additional equipment.

Results

The upgraded installation reliably handles peak flows of 380 m³/day while reducing MBR aeration energy consumption by 50% and maintenance downtime by 90%. One of the two aeration blowers and the downstream biofilter are no longer required, simplifying operation while maintaining the site’s discharge requirements.