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Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in series, or treatment trains, offer a flexible alternative to traditional end-of-pipe solutions. This approach effectively manages stormwater runoff, improving water quality and reducing costs.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Urban Hydrology
  • Water Resource Management

Background:

  • Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are increasingly adopted for stormwater management.
  • Many developments favor end-of-pipe control ponds over integrated 'treatment train' approaches.
  • This study evaluates the efficacy of SuDS treatment trains versus traditional methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the performance and effectiveness of SuDS treatment trains with end-of-pipe solutions.
  • To analyze various SuDS combinations for water quality, quantity, cost, and land use.
  • To demonstrate the flexibility of treatment trains in meeting stakeholder objectives.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized land-use, site, and catchment characteristics for analysis.
  • Employed up-to-date guidance, Infoworks CS, and MUSIC software.
  • Determined whole-life costs, land-take, water quality, and quantity for different SuDS configurations.

Main Results:

  • Treatment trains enable alternative approaches to traditional single SuDS (source or end-of-pipe).
  • SuDS in series provide a more flexible framework for managing runoff.
  • The study quantified performance metrics for various SuDS combinations.

Conclusions:

  • SuDS treatment trains offer a more adaptable and effective stormwater management strategy.
  • This approach allows for tailored management of SuDS footprint, costs, and water quality.
  • Stakeholder objectives can be more comprehensively met through integrated SuDS designs.