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Keeping back the flood waters

By: 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.

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.