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Non-statutory standards for the design, maintenance and operation of surface water drainage systems in England.
BeST (Benefits of SuDS Tool) is used to evaluate the benefits and overall performance of sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS).
This is a report on the critical issues that must be considered when designing, constructing and maintaining SUDS schemes to effectively manage rainwater runoff from development sites.
This project updated with the latest research the manual used by professionals to design and build Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
Environment Agency enforcement position on when you can dewater and deposit silt from SUDS without an environmental permit.
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
This report looks at a cost benefit analysis of a small number of sustainable drainage options that could be retrofitted in urban areas.
The Environment Agency has identified that an increased uptake of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) would have positive environmental benefits
If you are developing a site within a coalfield area you may need to give additional consideration to the proposed drainage and infiltration.
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