SUDS Techniques
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| Tensar Mat can be used for for erosion protection of swales and retention basins |
Permeable block paving with Tensar geogrid reinforced sub-base |
Swales offer an alternative to piped systems for conveyance and storage of stormwater |
Permeable paving and other SUDS techniques for storm water drainage The SUDS approach to drainage incorporates a wide variety of techniques. There is no one correct drainage solution for a site. In most cases, a combination of techniques will be required.
There are five techniques for managing surface water drainage and runoff. SUDS use one or more of these in conjunction with good management of the site to prevent flooding and pollution. These are:
These controls should be located as close as possible to where the rainwater falls, providing attenuation for the runoff. They also provide varying degrees of treatment for surface water, using the natural processes of sedimentation, filtration, adsorption and biological degradation.
SUDS can be designed to function in most urban settings, from hard-surfaced areas to permeable paving and soft landscaped features. The variety of design options available allows designers and planners to consider local land use, land take, future management and the needs of local people when undertaking the drainage design, going beyond simple drainage and flood control.
Tensar offer solutions for use in permeable surfacing and erosion protection of swales and retention basins.
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