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5 5 5 5

Problems of traditional systems Sustainability General methods used in SUDS Barriers to wider use

evapotranspiration

surface flow

interflow
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baseflow

evapotranspiration

surface flow

interflow
3

baseflow

5 Flood risk 5 Erosion 5 Low flow problems

5 Pollution of streams by surface runoff 5 Intermittent overload of treatment plants 5 CSO pollution of receiving water bodies

air pollution
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

wind

rain

traffic

industrial wastes polluted runoff soil erosion human activities

Conventional approach

Integrated design

Quality Quantity
Amenity

Quantity

Quality

Amenity

5 Reduction of flood risk 5 Reduction of pollution of receiving water bodies 5 Improvement of urban amenities 5 Better use of resources

5 5 5 5 5

Prevention Permeable surfaces Filter strips and swales Infiltration devices Basins and ponds

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5 Dont pave areas unnecessarily 5 Drain to lawns 5 Prevent spills 5 Road sweeping

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5 Gravel areas 5 Solid blocks 5 Porous blocks 5 Continuous pavement

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Vegetated surface features mimicking natural drainage 5 Strips - treatment and amenity 5 Swales conveyance, infiltration,detention and treatment
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Enhance the natural ground 55 5 5 55 5 5 55 5 5 capacity to store/drain water 5 5 5 5 Soakaways 5 Infiltration trenches 5 Infiltration basins

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Store water at the ground surface temporarily or permanently 5 Detention basins 5 Retention ponds 5 Wetlands

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5 Lack of design guidance 5 Costs involved 5 Operation and management uncertainty 5 Adoption and ownership

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5 Lack of guidance 5 Lack of technical information 5 Not wanting to be first 5 Long term implications 5 Missing or competing information 5 Difficult to retrofit

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5 5 5 5

Lack of experience Not wanting to be first Co-ordination Long term performance 5 Reviving

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5 5 5 5

Appropriate regulations Lack of agreements Not wanting to be first Long term implications

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5 Holistic approach 5 Environmental costs and benefits 5 Life-cycle assessment

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Garden watering Groundwater Erosion recharge Reduced wastewater control External costs Soil Moisture Natural capital Buildability

Subsidiarity Visual improvement

Flood management

Polluter pays

Vermin control

Health Green River & safety PR morphology Land Water take quality Ecological complexity

Hydraulic capacity
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Biodiversity CSO

5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Introducing SUDS Using SUDS Benefits and barriers Planning framework Legal framework Demonstration sites with SUDS Barriers overcome

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5 5 5 5 5

Problems of traditional systems Sustainability Need for integrated approach Methods are available Barriers can be overcome

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5 Implementation of SUDS could be a major step towards sustainable development think globally 5 You are not alone - act locally 5 Partnership is needed - you should play your part

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