UK Stormwater Drainage: Guidance and Tools
References 


1. SUDS and Drainage Guides. UK


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2. SUDS and Drainage Guides. Overseas


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3. Documents Issued by Regulators or Government Departments


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4. Codes of Practice and Standards


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5. Legal/Directives


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6. Other Reference Documents


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7. Weblinks


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1. SUDS and Drainage Guides. UK


Title

A further guide to swales: costs of operation and maintenance (2004)

Author

Ellis, J.B.

Reference

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), 2004

Hyperlink

www.sepa.org.uk/publications/index.htm

 

 

Title

An assessment of the ecological value of sustainable urban drainage system ponds in Scotland (2000)

Author

Pond Action

Reference

Pond Action, Oxford, 2000

Hyperlink

www.pondstrust.org.uk/

 

 

Title

Assessing the public perception of SUDS at two locations in eastern Scotland (2001)

Author

Apostolaki, S., Jefferies, C. and Souter, N.

Reference

Proc first national conference on SUDS, Coventry University, June 2001

Hyperlink

www.coventry.ac.uk/

 

 

Title

Building greener. Guidance on the use of green roofs, green walls and complementary features on buildings

Authors

Early P; Gedge D; Newton J; Wilson S

Reference

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) C644, 2007

Hyperlink

http://www.ciria.org/acatalog/C644.html

 

 

Title

Code for Sustainable Homes

Authors

Department for Communities and Local Government

Reference

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2006

Hyperlink

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/code_for_sust_homes.pdf

 

 

Title

Constructed Wetlands and Links with Sustainable Drainage Systems (2003)

Author

Ellis, J.B., Schutes, R.B.E. and Revitt, D.M.

Reference

Environment Agency R&D Technical Report, P2-59/TR1, 2003

Hyperlink

www.countrybookshop.co.uk/books/index.phtml?whatfor=1857059182

 

 

Title

Control of pollution from highway drainage discharge (1999)

Author

M. Luker and K. Montague

Reference

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) Report R142, 1999

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org/acatalog/R142.html

 

 

Title

The design of field drainage pipe systems

Author

ADAS

Reference

Agricultural Development and Advisory Service Report 345, 1982, The Stationary Office, London

Hyperlink

www.adas.co.uk/

 

 

Title

Design of Flood Storage Reservoirs

Author

Hall, M J et al

Reference

Construction Industry and Research Information Association (CIRIA) Book 14.  1993

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org/acatalog/B014.html

 

 

Title

Design of reinforced grass waterways

Author

Hewlett H W M, Boorman L A and Bramley M E

Reference

Construction Industry and Research Information Association (CIRIA) Report R116, 1987

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org/acatalog/R116.html

 

 

Title

Designing for exceedance in urban drainage - good practice

Authors

C Digman, D Balmforth, R Kellagher, D Butler

Reference

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) C635, 2006

Hyperlink

http://www.ciria.org/acatalog/C635.html

 

 

Title

Drainage of development sites – a guide

Author

Kellagher

Abstract

This guide is intended to assist all those involved with foul and surface water drainage of development sites.  It is aimed specifically at developments in the UK and is based on national requirements and international best practice.

Reference

Construction Industry and Research Information Association (CIRIA), Report X108, 2004, ISBN 0-86017-900-1

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org/acatalog/X108.html

 

 

Title

Green roofs, research advice note

Author

British Council for Offices

Reference

Corporation of London, 2003

Hyperlink

www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/7B3ACCF8-2F67-
4A11-A6FC-5A2083A8EF78/0/OS_greenroofsA5.pdf

 

 

Title

Grounds Maintenance:  Recommendations for maintenance of amenity and functional turf (other than sports turf)

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS 7370:  Part 3:  1991, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Hydraulic design of road-edge surface water channels

Author

Highways Agency, Scottish Executive, National Assembly for Wales and Department for Regional Development, Northern Ireland

Reference

The Stationary Office, 1997, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Volume 4, Section 2, Part 4, HA 37/97

Hyperlink

www.highways.gov.uk

 

 

Title

Infiltration Drainage: Manual of Good Practice

Author

Bettess, R

Abstract

This guidance presents good practice for the appraisal, design, construction and maintenance of infiltration systems for the on-site control and disposal of stormwater runoff from residential or small-scale commercial development.  It also deals with planning and funding issues.

Reference

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) (RP156)

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org.uk/acatalog/R156.html

 

 

Title

Interim Code of Practice for Sustainable Drainage Systems (2004)

Author

National SUDS Working Group

Abstract

This document provides a basic introduction to SUDS, presents the planning framework and the role of planning in SUDS implementation, outlines relevant legal and regulatory controls, suggests possible maintenance funding arrangements and promotes key design criteria.  The document proposes a strategic approach to the allocation of SUDS maintenance in England and Wales by providing model maintenance agreements between those public organisations with statutory or regulatory responsibilities relating to SUDS, and advice on their use.

Reference

National SUDS Working Group, July 2004, ISBN 0-86017-904-4

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org/suds/icop.htm

 

 

Title

Monitoring performance of infiltration drainage systems (2000)

Author

Abbott, Comino, Angood

Reference

Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR), Report SR569, March 2000

Hyperlink

www.hrwallingford.co.uk/publications/publications.html

 

 

Title

The Monitoring Programme of the Scottish Universities SUDS Monitoring Group (2003)

Author

Jefferies, C.

Reference

SUDS in Scotland – Scotland & Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research. Report No SR (02) 51.ISBN:  1844321797, 2003

Hyperlink

www.fwr.org/urbanpol/sr0251.htm

 

 

Title

The Monitoring Programme of the Scottish Universities SUDS Monitoring Group (2004)

Author

Heal, K.V.

Reference

In SUDS in Scotland, Scottish and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research Report No. SR (02)51. SNIFFER, 11/13 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh EH3 6RT, 2004

Hyperlink

www.sniffer.org.uk/

 

 

Title

Post-Project Monitoring of BMPs/SUDS to Determine Performance and While-Life Costs:  Final Report

Author

Lampe, L., Andrews, H., Barrett, M., Glass, C., Jeffries, C., Martin, P., Weinstein, N. & Woods-Ballard, B

Abstract

This transatlantic project reviewed all aspects of SUDS/BMP deign, performance, maintenance requirements, and cost.  In particular the project developed whole life costs models for several key components.

Reference

Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) 01-CTS-21T, Alexandria, VA., / UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR), London, not yet published

Hyperlink

www.ukwir.org.uk

 

 

Title

Preliminary rainfall runoff management for developments

Author

Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Reference

R&D technical report W5-074/A, Environment Agency (2004)

Hyperlink

www.environment-agency.gov.uk

 

 

Title

Rainwater and greywater use in buildings.  Best practice guidance (2001)

Author

Leggett, D., Brown, R., Brewer, D., Stanfield, G. and Holliday, E.

Reference

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) Report C539, 2001

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org/acatalog/C539.html

 

 

Title

Safety aspects of road edge drainage features (1999)

Author

Highways Agency, Scottish Executive, National Assembly for Wales and Department for Regional Development, Northern Ireland

Reference

The Stationary Office, 1999, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Volume 4, Section 2, Part 4, HA 83/99

Hyperlink

www.highways.gov.uk/

 

 

Title

Sewers for adoption, 6th edition

Author

WRc

Reference

WRc, Swindon, 2006

Hyperlink

www.wrcplc.co.uk/sfa

 

 

Title

Sewers for Scotland (2):  Technical Document on Surface Water Drainage (including SUDS)

Author

WRc and HR Wallingford

Reference

Published in 2007

Hyperlink

www.wrcplc.co.uk

 

 

Title

Soakaway Design

Author

Building Research Establishment

Abstract

This digest describes the design and construction procedures for the design of infiltration soakaways.  It explains how to calculate rainfall design volumes and soil infiltration rates, and gives some examples.

Reference

Digest 365, Building Research Establishment, Garston, 1991

Hyperlink

www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=144547

 

 

Title

The SUDS Manual (2007)

Author

Woods Ballard B; Kellagher R et al

Abstract

Guidance on planning and implementation of SUDS, including good and bad practise, and case studies.

Reference

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) C697, 2007

Hyperlink

http://www.ciria.org/acatalog/C697.html

 

 

Title

Sustainable Urban Drainage. A Review of Published Material on the Performance of Various SUDS Devices (2001)

Author

Pratt, C.J.

Abstract

A comprehensive, qualitative review of a large number of published papers / material on SUDS performance

Reference

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA), 2001

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org/suds/pdf/suds_review_jan02.pdf

 

 

Title

Sustainable urban drainage systems - best practice manual for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Author

P Martin et al

Reference

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) C523, 2001

Hyperlink

http://www.ciria.org/acatalog/C523.html

 

 

Title

Use of SUDS in high density developments - guidance manual

Author

R Kellagher

Reference

HR Wallingford Report Ref: SR666, 2005

Hyperlink

http://books.hrwallingford.co.uk/acatalog/drainagepage1.html#aISBN_200860179001

 

 

Title

Use of vegetation in civil engineering

Author

Coppin N J and Richards I G

Reference

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) Book 10, 1990

Hyperlink

ww.ciria.org.uk

 

 

Title

Vegetative Treatment Systems for Highway Runoff

Author

Highways Agency, Scottish Executive, National Assembly for Wales and Department for Regional Development, Northern Ireland

Reference

The Stationary Office, 2001, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Volume 4, Section 2, Part 1, HA/103/01

Hyperlink

www.highways.gov.uk

 

 

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2. SUDS and Drainage Guides. Overseas


Title

The Bioretention Manual

Author

Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources

Reference

Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources, Programs and Planning Division, MD, 2001

Hyperlink

www.co.pg.md.us

 

 

Title

Complying with the Edwards Aquifer Rules:  Technical Guidance on Best Management Practices

Author

Barrett, M

Reference

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Report RG-348, 1999

Hyperlink

www.tceq.state.tx.us

 

 

Title

Daywater Report 5.1:  Review of the use of Stormwater BMPs in Europe (2003)

Author

Middlesex University

Reference

Middlesex University, UK, 2003

Hyperlink

http://daywater.enpc.fr/www.daywater.org/REPORT/D5-1.pdf

 

 

Title

Design of Water Quality Controls

Author

City of Austin, Texas

Reference

City of Austin, Texas, 1996

Hyperlink

www.ci.austin.tx.us/water/

 

 

Title

The first flush runoff and its effects on control structure design

Author

City of Austin

Reference

Environmental and Conservation Services Department, City of Austin, Texas, 1990

Hyperlink

www.ci.austin.tx.us/water/

 

 

Title

Georgia Stormwater Management Manual, Volume 2: Technical Handbook

Author

Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) / Georgia Department of Natural Resources-Environmental Protection Division

Reference

Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) / Georgia Department of Natural Resources-Environmental Protection Division, 2001

Hyperlink

http://www.georgiastormwater.com/

 

 

Title

King County Surface Water Design Manual

Author

King County

Reference

King County, Washington, Department of Natural Resources, 2000

Hyperlink

www.dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/dss/manual.htm

 

 

Title

Life Cycle cost for Drainage Structures

Author

Potter, J.C.

Reference

US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington DC, 1988

Hyperlink

www.usace.army.mil/

 

 

Title

Maryland stormwater design manual volumes I & II

Author

Centre for Watershed Protection & Maryland Department of the Environment

Abstract

Comprehensive US design manual covering all aspects of selection, planning, design and maintenance of stormwater management systems.

Reference

Maryland Department of the Environment, 2000

Hyperlink

www.mde.state.md.us

 

 

Title

New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual

Author

Centre for Watershed Protection & New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Reference

Centre for Watershed Protection, 2001

Hyperlink

http://www.p2pays.org/ref/26/25087.htm

 

 

Title

Review of the design and management of constructed wetlands

Author

Nuttall, P.M., Boon, A.G. and Rowell, M.R.

Reference

Construction Industry Research and information Association (CIRIA) Report R180, 1998

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org/acatalog/R180.html

 

 

Title

Stormwater BMP Design Supplement for Cold Climates

Author

Centre for Watershed Protection

Reference

Prepared for US EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds, Washington, DC, by the Centre for Watershed Protection, Ellicott City, MD., 1997

Hyperlink

www.cwp.org/cold-climates.htm

 

 

Title

Stormwater Design Manual for stormwater control, management and watercourse buffer regulations

Author

City of Raleigh, North Carolina; wake county, North Carolina

Reference

City of Raleigh, North Carolina.  (undated)

Hyperlink

www.raleigh-nc.org

 

 

Title

Stormwater management manual.  Revision 2

Author

City of Portland, Environmental Services

Reference

City of Portland, Environmental Services, Portland, Oregon, 2002

Hyperlink

www.portlandonline.com/bes/index.cfm

 

 

Title

Urban Storm Drainage – Criteria Manual, volume 3 – best management practices

Author

Colorado Urban Drainage and Flood Control District

Reference

Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Denver, CO, USA, 2002

Hyperlink

www.udfcd.org

 

 

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3. Documents Issued by Regulators or Government Departments


Title

Drainage Assessment – A Guide for Scotland

Author

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency/SUDS Working Party

Abstract

This document provides guidance on the requirement for the preparation and submission of a Drainage Assessment for new developments and informs practitioners of the circumstances where pre-application meetings would benefit.  The document has an emphasis on sustainable drainage systems.

Reference

SEPA, Stirling, April 2005

Hyperlink

www.sepa.org.uk/publications/sepaview/html/24/publications.htm

   

Title

Edge of pavement details

Author

Highways Agency, Scottish Executive, National Assembly for Wales and Department for Regional Development, Northern Ireland

Reference

The Stationary Office, 1998, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Volume 4, Section 2, Part 1, HA 39/98

Hyperlink

www.highways.gov.uk

 

 

Title

Environment Agency Fisheries Guidance Note:  Desilting still waters

Author

Environment Agency

Reference

 

Hyperlink

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/acrobat/desilting__eng_171297.pdf

   

Title

Environmental assessment, environmental assessment techniques, water quality and drainage (1998)

Author

Highways Agency, Scottish Executive, National Assembly for Wales and Department for Regional Development, Northern Ireland

Reference

The Stationary Office, 1998, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Volume 11, Section 3, Part 10, Amendment 1

Hyperlink

www.highways.gov.uk/

 

 

Title

Environmental valuation source list for the UK

Author

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Reference

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR), 2000

Hyperlink

www.defra.gov.uk/environment/economics/evslist/index.htm

   

Title

Flood Defence Conservation Requirements for Watercourse Maintenance Works

Author

Environment Agency

Reference

Environment Agency Thames Region, 1998

Hyperlink

www.environment-agency.gov.uk

   

Title

Guidance on Groundwater Regulations 1998

Author

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Reference

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR), 2001

Hyperlink

http://www.defra.gov.uk/Environment/water/ground/pdf/groundwater-guidance.pdf

   

Title

Making Space for Water.  Sustainable Drainage Systems:  Summary of Issues, Consultation Responses and Proposed Next Steps

Author

Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Abstract

This document provides a summary of current policy and makes suggestions for possible future legislative change.

Reference

Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), March 2005

Hyperlink

www.defra.gov.uk/environ/fcd/policy/strategy.htm

   

Title

Making Space for Water:  Taking Forward a New Government Strategy for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management in England

Author

Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Abstract

This is the first Government response to the 2004 Making Space for Water Consultation Exercise

Reference

Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), March 2005

Hyperlink

www.defra.gov.uk/environ/fcd/policy/strategy.htm

   

Title

Planning Advice Note: PAN 63 Waste Management Planning

Author

Scottish Executive

Reference

Planning Advice Note PAN 69, The Stationary Office, 2002

Hyperlink

www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/Recent

   

Title

Planning Advice Note: PAN 69 Planning and Building Standards Advice on Flooding

Author Scottish Executive
Reference Planning Advice Note PAN 69, The Stationary Office, ISBN 0-7559 4254-X, 2004
Hyperlink www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/Recent
   

Title

SEPA Policy Nr 1, Environment Act 1995, Schedule 16 prohibition notices and discharges exempt from consent

Author

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency

Reference

SEPA, May 1996 as amended May 2001, Stirling

Hyperlink

www.sepa.org.uk

   

Title

SEPA Policy Nr 15, Regulations of urban drainage

Author

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency

Reference

SEPA, Stirling, 2001

Hyperlink

www.sepa.org.uk

   

Title

SUDS Advice note:  Brownfield sites

Author Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
Reference SEPA, Stirling, 2003
Hyperlink www.sepa.org.uk/publications/leaflets/suds/index.htm
   

Title

Surface and sub-surface drainage systems for highways

Author

Highways Agency, Scottish Executive, National Assembly for Wales and Department for Regional Development, Northern Ireland

Reference

The Stationary Office, 1996, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Volume 4, Section 2, Part 3, HD 33/96

Hyperlink

www.highways.gov.uk

 

 

Title

Technical Advice Note 21: Waste

Author Welsh Assembly Government
Reference Technical Advice Note 21, 2001, The Stationary Office
Hyperlink www.wales.gov.uk/subiplanning/content/tans/tan21/cover-e.htm

 

 

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4. Codes of Practice and Standards


Title

Code of practice for flat roofs with continuously supported coverings

Author

British Standard Institution

Reference

BS 6229:1982, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsi-global.com/Building/Structural/bs6229.xalter

 

 

Title

Code of practice for site investigations

Author

British Standard Institution

Reference

BS 5930:  1999, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Code of practice for strengthened/reinforced soils and other fills

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS 8006:  1995, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Drain and sewer systems outside buildings:  Hydraulic design and environmental considerations

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS EN 752-4:  1998, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Gravity drainage systems inside buildings.  Roof drainage, layout and calculation

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS EN 12056-3:  2000, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Gullies for buildings – part 1 Requirements

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS EN 1253-1:  2003

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Gulley tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian area.  Design requirements, type testing, marking, quality control

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS EN 124:  1994, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Methods of tests for soils for civil engineering purposes:  Part 4 Compaction-related tests

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS1377: Part 4, 1990, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Methods of tests for soils for civil engineering purposes:  Part 9 In-situ Test

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS1377:  Part 9, 1990, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Pavements constructed with clay, natural aggregate or concrete pavers.  Guide for the structural design of heavy duty pavements constructed of clay pavers or concrete paving blocks

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS 7533-1:  2001, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Separator systems for light liquids (eg oil and petrol).  Principles of product design, performance and testing, marking and quality control

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS EN 858-01:  2002, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Specification for topsoil

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS 3882:  1994, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Structural design of buried pipelines under various conditions of loading

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS EN 1295:  1998, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Testing aggregates.  Method for determination of particle shape-flakiness index

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS812:  Section 105.1: 1989, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

Title

Testing aggregates Methods for determination of 10% fines value

Author

British Standards Institution

Reference

BS812:  Part 111:  1990, BSI

Hyperlink

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp

 

 

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5. Legal/Directives


Title

Bathing Water Directive

Author

European Union

Reference

European Union Directive 76/160/EEC

Hyperlink

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

 

 

Title

The Directive on Dangerous Substances

Author

European Union

Reference

European Parliament, Directive 67/548/EEC

Hyperlink

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

 

 

Title

European Communication:  Towards a Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection

Author

European Union

Reference

European Union, COM(2002) 179-C5-0328/2002-2002/2172 (COS)

Hyperlink

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

 

 

Title

Groundwater Directive, 1979

Author

European Union

Reference

European Parliament Directive

Hyperlink

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

 

 

Title

Habitats Directive, 1992

Author

European Union

Abstract

The Habitats Directive aims to contribute towards protecting biodiversity through the conservation of natural habitats and wild plants and animals.

Reference

European Union Directive 92/43/EEC

Hyperlink

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

 

 

Title

Hazardous Waste Directive

Author

European Union

Reference

European Parliament Directive 91/689/EEC

Hyperlink

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

 

 

Title

Landfill of Waste Directive

Author

European Union

Abstract

The objective of the directive is to prevent or reduce as far as possible negative effects on the environment from the landfilling of waste, by introducing stringent technical requirements for waste and landfills.  It defines the different categories of waste (municipal waste, non-hazardous waste, hazardous waste, and inert waste) and sets out waste acceptance criteria and a system of operating permits.

Reference

European Parliament, Directive 99/31/EC

Hyperlink

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

 

 

Title

Shellfish Water Directive

Author

European Union

Reference

European Union Directive 79/869/EEC

Hyperlink

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

 

 

Title

Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

Author

European Union

Reference

European Parliament, Directive 91/271/EEC, 1991 (as amended by 98/15/EEC)

Hyperlink

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

 

 

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6. Other Reference Documents


Title

Barriers, liners and cover systems for containment and control of land contamination

Author

Privett K D, Matthews S and Hodges R A

Reference

Construction Industry and Research Information Association (CIRIA) Report SP124, 1996

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org/acatalog/SP124.html

 

 

Title

Disposal costs for environmentally regulated facilities: LCC approach

Author

Abraham, D.M. and Dickinson, R.J.

Reference

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, March/April 1998, pp146 - 154

Hyperlink

http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/servlet/GetabsServlet?prog=normal&
id=JCEMD4000124000002000146000001&idtype=cvips&gifs=yes

 

 

Title

Flood Estimation Handbook

Author

Institute of Hydrology

Reference

Institute of Hydrology (1999)

Hyperlink

www.ceh.ac.uk/data/feh.htm

 

 

Title

Foresight.  Future Flooding.  Scientific Summary:  Volume II – Managing future risks

Author

Evans, Ashley, Hall, Penning-Rowsell, Sayers, thorne, Watkinson

Abstract

A review of flood risk management options for the future in response to increasing levels of flood risk resulting from climate change scenarios.  Likely to inform long term policy on flood risk management.

Reference

Office of Science and Technology, London, 2004

Hyperlink

www.foresight.gov.uk/

 

 

Title

Guidance on the disposal of dredged material to land

Author

Brooke, J et al

Abstract

This book guides the user on the safe, economic and effective disposal and management of dredged material in line with the aims of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and associated waste management regulations.

Reference

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA), Report 157, 1996

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org.uk/acatalog/R157.html

 

 

Title

Reclaimed water systems.  Information about installing, modifying or maintaining reclaimed water systems

Author

Water Regulations Advisory Service

Reference

WRAS 1999. Note 9-02-04

Hyperlink

www.wras.co.uk

 

 

Title

Sediment management in urban drainage catchments

Author

Butler, D and Clark, P

Reference

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA).  Report 134, 1995

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org.uk/acatalog/R134.html

 

 

Title

Soil reinforcement with geotextiles

Author

Jewell R A

Reference

Construction Industry and Research Information Association (CIRIA) Special Publication 123, 1996

Hyperlink

www.ciria.org/acatalog/Publications.html

 

 

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