Sustainable Drainage
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) are used to manage surface water and run-off from paved building areas. They are designed to drain surface water in a more sustainable way by replicating natural methods of drainage. ‘SUDS employ a range of techniques to effectively manage urban run-off where it is happening'.
This section includes useful resources, good practice publications, technical reports, website links and key guidance including
CIRIA Construction Industry Research and Information Association
This website has a wealth of publications, manuals and technical guides. Of particular interest are the free downloads on Sustainable Urban Drainage
www.ciria.org.uk
CIRIA C698 London (2007) Site Handbook for the Construction of SUDS
This handbook is for planners, developers, engineers and regulators and provides guidance on the construction of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) to facilitate their effective implementation within developments. The handbook gives an introduction to SUDS and explains how SUDS differ from conventional drainage. http://www.ciria.org.uk/downloads.htm
CIRIA C697 London (2007) The SUDS Manual
A comprehensive guidance includes everything you need to know about SUDS. http://www.ciria.org.uk/downloads.htm
CIRIA C635 (2006) Designing for exceedence in urban drainage, good practice
This guidance provides good practice advice to drainage engineers, planners, regulators and the construction industry on the design and management of urban sewage and drainage systems to reduce the impacts from drainage exceedence.http://www.ciria.org.uk/downloads.htm
Chartered Institute of Waste Management
www.ciwem.org/resources/water/suds/index.asp
