Storm water attenuation storage tanks for sustainable drainage (SuDS) applications

Fact Sheet

British Precast Drainage Association, 2018
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Abstract

Addresses important considerations for precast concrete drainage systems used for temporarily storing surface water in underground storage tanks as part of sustainable drainage systems. Covers accessibility and maintainability, water quality, costs, sustainability, and structural integrity.

History

Replaces Storm water attenuation storage tanks for sustainable drainage (SuDS) applications (CPSA, 2015). First created Feb 2015. Edited June 2018.

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Ducts/flues/pipes
  • Concrete pipes
  • Public health/water engineering
  • Pipes
  • Sewerage/drainage
  • Building services

Publisher History

BPDA is formed from the integration of the Concrete Pipeline Systems Association (CPSA) and the Box Culvert Association (BCA). Provides information and advice on concrete pipes, manholes, box culverts, and other precast concrete drainage systems, including sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). BPDA was formed in 2017 and is a product group of the British Precast Concrete Federation Limited.

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