Managing your site drainage

Choose a different subject

You are here: 1. Overview

  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Manage your site drainage
  3. 3. Produce a site drainage plan
  4. 4. Consider sustainable drainage systems (SUDS)
  5. 5. Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) techniques
  6. 6. Summary

Surface run-off can occur when water from rain or cleaning falls on impermeable surfaces such as buildings, roads and concrete yards. As water flows over a surface it can pick up any polluting materials and carry them to drains and the water environment.

You must manage your site drainage to prevent surface run-off on your site causing pollution. If you cause or allow pollution of surface waters or ground waters you will be committing an offence and may be prosecuted.

Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) can help you manage your site drainage, reducing the risk of pollution and flooding.

When you have completed this section you will know:

  • how to manage your site drainage correctly
  • how to produce a site drainage plan
  • what SUDS are
  • some common SUDS techniques.

    www.netregs.gov.uk