Publication C609 Sustainable drainage systems. Part 1 - General issues (2 of 4)

Publication Year

2004

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

The concept of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) is to minimise the effects and impact of urban development on waterways, namely flooding and pollution. This can be achieved through a system that tries to copy natural drainage of a site by using different techniques to treat pollution and to slow down or reduce flows. These techniques can utilise the features of vegetation to improve habitats of wildlife. The aim of this book is to summarise current knowledge, apply best practice to design and construction and to improve knowledge in the areas of hydrology, hydraulics, structural aspects, water quality and ecology of various SUDS.

Document History

Based on research project 663. This book constitutes Environment Agency R&D report P2-261/20/TR. This document is part of a larger document, Sustainable drainage systems, which has been split into parts for ease of use.

ISBN

9780860176091

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