Keeping back the flood waters
Language: English Series: Building Engineer ; 82(8) August 2007, 14-15(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: In the light of recent flooding and the associated challenges for developers, this article looks at Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) and attenuation. Attenuation systems are a technique under the strategy of SUDS and are designed to manage peak storm water flow rates by storing excess flow on site and then releasing it at a specified reduced flow rate after the storm. Considers regulatory requirements, the next generation of attenuation systems, recycling attenuated water, and specifying attenuation systems.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L139935 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 139935-1001 |
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In the light of recent flooding and the associated challenges for developers, this article looks at Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) and attenuation. Attenuation systems are a technique under the strategy of SUDS and are designed to manage peak storm water flow rates by storing excess flow on site and then releasing it at a specified reduced flow rate after the storm. Considers regulatory requirements, the next generation of attenuation systems, recycling attenuated water, and specifying attenuation systems.