The UK environment agencies can provide a wide range of technical advice and guidance on SUDS.
Environment Agency publications
The following resources are available from our Publications Catalogue – 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 eight page A5 booklet
To order a copy of these publications, please telephone our National Customer Contact Centre on 08708 506506 or search our Publications Catalogue.
Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA)
CIRIA can provide the following resources 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
Visit CIRIA's website or telephone 0207 222 8891 for details.
Building Research Establishment (BRE)
Guidance on soakaway design is available from the Building Research Establishment.
Visit the BRE Bookshop for further details.
