How Does a Suds Work

Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are a natural approach to managing drainage in and around properties and other developments. SuDS work by slowing and holding back the water that runs off from a site, allowing natural processes to break down pollutants.

How does a SuDS pond work?

SuDS mimic nature and typically manage rainfall close to where it falls. … SuDS provide areas to store water in natural contours and can be used to allow water to soak (infiltrate) into the ground or evaporated from surface water and lost or transpired from vegetation (evapo-transpiration).

How are SuDS sustainable?

SuDS are more sustainable than traditional drainage methods because they: Manage runoff volumes and flow rates from hard surfaces, reducing the impact of urbanisation on flooding. Provide opportunitiesd for using runoff where it falls. Protect or enhance water quality (reducing pollution from runoff)