This section contains links to useful services and partners.

Design Guidance

• CIRIA – Leading provider of performance improvement products and services in the construction and related industries.

SuDS Manufacturers

• Formpave – Formpave manufacture a wide range of standard and specialist concrete block pavers, permeable pavers, kerb systems and ancillaries.
• Hydro International – Hydro International offers innovative products for the cost effective control of stormwater and treatment of wastewater.
• ACO – ACO offers a range of projects, including those to support the use of SuDS techniques in developments.

RainScape – Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

• RainScape – RainScape is the approach used by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to reduce the amount of surface water entering the sewer network. It includes the use of a range of recognised techniques such as SuDS and Water Sensitive Urban Design.

RSPB and WWT Guide

• Sustainable Drainage Systems – Maximising potential for people and wildlife. A guide developed by the RSPB and WWT.

SuDS Standards for England

• Sustainable Drainage Systems – Consultation on the implementation of the Sustainable Drainage Provisions in Schedule 3 to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in England.

Susdrain

• Susdrain – The online community for sustainable drainage, created by CIRIA.

SuDS online @ Abertay

http://www.uwtc.tay.ac.uk/Site/SUDSonlinecourse.htm

– The Urban Water Technology Centre has recenly invested it’s European grant in a wider range of SuDS courses

Report on Rural Sustainable Drainage Systems (R.SuDS)

http://publications.environment-agency.gov.uk/PDF/SCHO0612BUWH-E-E.pdf

– The Environment Agency has published a report on Rural Sustainable Drainage Systems (R.SuDS).