Filtration and removal of FOG and sediment is one of the main pillars of a SuDS system. A number of natural and proprietary SuDS can be used to help treat surface water runoff. The use of SuDS would depend on a range of factors and challenges associated with cleaning and maintenance, space availability and the nature of contaminants expected in stormwater.
The systems identified below are all 100% accessible for maintenance and cleaning and can be washed occasionally with high-pressure water jetting.
Soakaways
Perforated chamber rings with open voids or filters to enable percolation and infiltration of stormwater to the ground
Road gullies
Receives stormwater runoff from paved areas. Offers gravity separation of silt
High capacity road gullies
Increase capacity road gullies to receive runoff from surfaces prone to flooding
Concrete pipes
Produced in different sizes to convey and temporarily store stormwater. Can be employed to offer some treatment
