Recreation zone
Open, clear water planned for swimming, kayaking, and other low-impact activities, with safe access and attractive edges.
Eco Lagoons / Nature-based water systems
Clear water.
Living infrastructure.
An Eco Lagoon combines recreation, landscape, and biological water purification in one designed ecosystem.
See how it worksWhat is an Eco Lagoon?
A productive wetland
designed for people.
An Eco Lagoon is a purpose-designed body of water where aquatic plants, microorganisms, and water circulation work together to maintain ecological balance and support clear recreational water.
It is more than a decorative pond, and it does not rely on the logic of a conventional swimming pool. Its biological system forms part of the lagoon's architecture and operation from the outset.
150–75,000 m²SSL Management project range
How it works
Two zones.
One connected system.
Water moves through a planted biological environment and returns to the recreational area as part of a continuous, designed cycle.
Regeneration zone
A planted biological filter that concentrates the aquatic flora and provides habitat for the microorganisms that support water treatment.
Bioremediation
Water purification through living systems.
Bioremediation uses aquatic plants and their associated microorganisms to degrade or absorb compounds in the water. The objective goes beyond removing contaminants: it supports a healthy body of water that can sustain its ecological and recreational functions.
Emergent plants create structure at the water edge and host biological activity.
Floating plants contribute shade, nutrient uptake, and habitat.
Submerged plants support oxygen balance and underwater ecology.
THE CYCLENature does the work.
Designed ecological balance
Nature does the work.
Design makes it reliable.
Water circulation
The lagoon's hydraulic design connects the recreational water with the planted treatment environment.
Nutrient capture
Plants, substrates, and microorganisms interact with nutrients and organic matter carried in the water.
Biological treatment
Microbial communities help break down compounds while aquatic flora supports uptake and oxygen balance.
Continuous stewardship
Monitoring, seasonal planting care, and operational protocols protect water quality and ecosystem health.
Benefits
Environmental performance
with development value.
Eco Lagoons create an amenity that works across ecology, recreation, landscape, and real-estate positioning.
Environmental value
A living treatment system supports water quality while creating habitat for birds, butterflies, aquatic organisms, and beneficial microorganisms.
A distinctive landscape
The planted regeneration area becomes denser and more established over time, adding a calm natural setting to residential, hospitality, and public spaces.
Recreation and wellbeing
Clear water, beach edges, and low-impact activities create an inviting amenity for swimming, kayaking, relaxation, and everyday contact with nature.
Long-term asset value
A nature-integrated lagoon can strengthen a development's identity, improve its market appeal, and support the value of surrounding real estate.
Biological water treatment
Aquatic plants and microorganisms help break down nutrients and contaminants, reducing dependence on conventional treatment as the only line of water management.
Flexible applications
Eco Lagoons can support private communities, resorts, wellness destinations, mixed-use developments, and public recreation areas.
Tailored solutions
Plan an Eco Lagoon
for your site.
SSL Management supports strategic planning, site assessment, design coordination, project management, and long-term operation.
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