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Overview SuDS schemes offer diverse benefits over Multi-functional SuDS Overview
components can serve,
conventional drainage.
when dry, as significant
community spaces.

Surface flows minimise
any chance of
blockage

Reduced risk of
flooding over Hydrocarbons are
conventional drainage, remediated via
as flows are held for biological processes.
longer within SuDS Robust planting is
features required to manage this.

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can benefit
greatly from
additional water
inputs,
particularly in
stressful urban
River erosion can situations.
be reduced

Components linked in series
to trap silt and heavy
pollution ‘at source’ before
providing additional Recharge of
treatment. groundwater and
Habitat connections are aquifers via infiltration
made

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