Sewers for adoption - a design and construction guide for developers. 7th edition (includes 2014 corrigendum) (Awaiting copyright clearance for latest guidance)

Water Research Centre, 2012
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Abstract

Provides updated guidance for the planning, design and construction of foul and surface water gravity sewers, lateral drains, pumping stations and rising mains to adoptable standards. The 2011 changes implemented a transfer of responsibility to water and sewerage companies for sewers connected to the public sewer system in England and Wales. Also provides the industry recommendations, civil engineering specification and the specification for pumping stations.

History

Superseded in England. The appropriate guidance for adoption by water companies wholly or mainly in England is the Water UK, Sewerage Sector Guidance (SSG) and its associated Design and Construction Guidance (DCG). Sewers for Adoption 7th Edition is the appropriate guidance for adoption by water companies wholly or mainly in Wales. Replaces 6th edition (including interim technical addendum no.1). 7th edition - August 2012. Updated: 10/02/2014 - Corrigendum for pages: 2, 19, 20, 29, 30, 34, 35, 39, 91, 96, 106, 110 and 113. Published by WRc plc on behalf of Water UK.

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9781898920656

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Public health/water engineering
  • Sewerage/drainage

Publisher History

The Water Research Centre provides consultancy and research in the water, waste and environment sectors.

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