Knowledge base & downloads
Our knowledge base includes links to key documents on sustainable drainage systems as well as all references used for the development of our tools.
General documents
CIRIA (led by HR Wallingford), C753, November 2015.
This publication covers the planning, design, construction and maintenance of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to assist with their effective implementation within both new and existing developments. It looks at how to maximise amenity and biodiversity benefits, and deliver the key objectives of managing flood risk and water quality.
This publication covers the planning, design, construction and maintenance of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to assist with their effective implementation within both new and existing developments. It looks at how to maximise amenity and biodiversity benefits, and deliver the key objectives of managing flood risk and water quality.
Defra (led by HR Wallingford), WT15122, June 2021.
The aim of this research project is to report whether updating the current Non-Statutory Technical Standards (NSTS) could help provide for multiple benefit sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and if so, what those updates should be. Based on the findings from this research, recommendations have been made to replace the current standards 1 to 6 with a new suite of six standards.
The aim of this research project is to report whether updating the current Non-Statutory Technical Standards (NSTS) could help provide for multiple benefit sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and if so, what those updates should be. Based on the findings from this research, recommendations have been made to replace the current standards 1 to 6 with a new suite of six standards.
Defra/Environment Agency (led by HR Wallingford), SC030219, October 2013.
This user guide advises regulators, developers and local authorities on the requirements for stormwater drainage design for new developments. These requirements are based on the current Defra/Environment Agency position on stormwater management and discharge control for developments.
This user guide advises regulators, developers and local authorities on the requirements for stormwater drainage design for new developments. These requirements are based on the current Defra/Environment Agency position on stormwater management and discharge control for developments.
Testing the Kellagher / Gerolin methodology on a pilot study
HR Wallingford report SR736, January 2012
This project aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of a new methodology for designing rainwater harvesting systems for controlling stormwater run-off.
HR Wallingford report SR736, January 2012
This project aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of a new methodology for designing rainwater harvesting systems for controlling stormwater run-off.
Region-specific documents
