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Overview SuDS schemes offer diverse benefits over
conventional drainage.

Surface flows minimise
any chance of
blockage

Reduced risk of
flooding over
conventional drainage,
as flows are held for
longer within SuDS
features

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River erosion can
be reduced

Components linked in series
to trap silt and heavy
pollution ‘at source’ before
providing additional
treatment.

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