Publication C609 Sustainable drainage systems. Hydraulic, structural and water quality advice (Superseded by C697 but remains current)

Publication Year

2004

Document Status

Replaced, remains current

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 RP663. This book constitutes Environment Agency R&D report P2-261/20/TR. Superseded by C697 SUDS manual (CIRIA, 2007, reprinted 2011). Some of the information in this document may be out of date, please see C697.

Author

Wilson, S. Bray, R. and Cooper, P.

ISBN

0860176096

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