SUDS - CUE Flashcards
1
Q
Swales
A
- provides temporary storage for storm water
- reduces peak flow and filters pollutants
2
Q
Wetland
A
- accommodate variations in water levels
3
Q
Permeable pavements
A
- runoff through porus pavements
4
Q
Infiltration trenches
A
- stone filled reservoir where storm water is directed
5
Q
Brock Hurst Gate retail park
A
- UK south coast
- 2 Swales, porous pavements, infiltration blanket, attenuation
- reduces immediate impact of storm
- biodiversity
- aesthetically pleasing
- better quality of discharge