Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS)
These are surface water drainage methods that take account of environmental and amenity issues. They are more sustainable than conventional drainage methods because they can:
From a biodiversity perspective, SUDS systems that utilise swales, filter strips, ponds and basin are those that are most likely to provide useful wildlife habitat.
To learn more, please visit SUDS: www.ciria.org/suds/index.html
These are surface water drainage methods that take account of environmental and amenity issues. They are more sustainable than conventional drainage methods because they can:
- Reduce the occurrence of localised flooding by containing and dispersing stormwater
- Protect or enhance water quality through bio-remediation
- Create habitat for wildlife and improve the aesthetics of the urban environment
From a biodiversity perspective, SUDS systems that utilise swales, filter strips, ponds and basin are those that are most likely to provide useful wildlife habitat.
To learn more, please visit SUDS: www.ciria.org/suds/index.html