New drainage standards tackle pollution in England’s communities

Developers encouraged to reduce pollution and protect communities from flooding

In a move to tackle water pollution and protect communities from flooding, the government is updating the national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) for the first time in a decade.

Govt to Update National Standards for SuDS - Roofing Today

THE GOVERNMENT is updating the national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) for the first time in a decade in a move to tackle pollution and protect communities from flooding. The new standards will give developers clearer guidance on how to create rainwater management systems that mimic the natural environment and deliver better outcomes. Suggested features include spaces designed to collect and filter rainwater, which will reliev…

DEFRA introduces new SuDS standards

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Government updates national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems for the first time in a decade - Water Magazine

In a move to tackle water pollution and protect communities from flooding, the government is updating the national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) for the first time in a decade.   The new standards – welcomed by the construction industry – will give developers clearer guidance on how to create rainwater management systems that mimic the natural environment and deliver better outcomes. Suggested features include spaces designed…

New drainage standards tackle pollution in England’s communities

Developers encouraged to reduce pollution, protect communities from flooding and benefit nature as part of government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes.