Natural Flood Management is key to reducing flood risk. The Upland Hydrology Group has recently reviewed flood risk management, water resources and the uplands and produced a briefing note aimed at a non-specialist audience. It shows that land management in the uplands has an impact on the amount and timing of runoff, with implications both […]
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Up-Date on DCWW’s Surface Water Management Strategy
December 8th, 2011
Up-Date on DCWW’s Surface Water Management Strategy What have we done so far? Welsh Water have begun a step change in our approach to the prevention of sewer flooding and pollution. Our Strategy has set out the practical implications of surface water reduction in the sewerage system, looking at alternative forms of management and exploring […]
Rainwater Harvesting in Wales
December 5th, 2011
Rainwater harvesting in Wales – Ty Cambria case study New rain gauge increases efficiency Why use rainwater harvesting ? Harvested rainwater can be used, in place of drinking water, to flush toilets. It also reduces pressure on combined sewers and can help prevent localised flooding and pollution when implemented at a larger scale. How efficient […]
Environment Agency – Position Statement on Rainwater Harvesting
July 19th, 2011
The Environment Agency have published a postion statement on rainwater harvesting. This covers a range of issues including the potential reduction in mains water use, flood risk management benefits, overall sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions and the applicability of systems to different areas and uses. It contains useful references and picks out the salient points you need […]
SuDS and the Water Framework Directive
January 14th, 2011
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