A guide for developers, Environment Agency.
A wide range of technical advice and guidance is available on SUDS from the UK environment agencies, from the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) and others.
The following resources are available from the Environment Agency – they are free of charge for small quantities:
- Designs that hold water - 25 minute video (or DVD) on SUDS and their benefits
- Sustainable Drainage Systems – an introduction. A 20 page A4 booklet
- Sustainable Drainage Systems – a guide for developers. An 8 page A5 booklet
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To order copies call 08708 506506 or follow the Publications Catalogue link.
CIRIA publish the following documents which are relevant to SUDS:
- Sustainable Drainage Systems – Design Manual for England and Wales. C522
- Sustainable Drainage Systems – Best practice. C523
- Source control using constructed pervious surfaces. C582
- Infiltration drainage – Manual of good practice. C156
- Rainwater and greywater use in buildings – best practice guide. C539
- Review of the design and management of constructed wetlands. C180
- SUDS - Hydraulic, structural and water quality advice. C609
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Click on the link to the CIRIA web site, or telephone 0207 222 8891, for details.
Guidance on soakaway design is available from the Building Research Establishment (BRE):
Click on the link to the BRE Bookshop for further details
