30/04/2026
Key Benefits of SuDS
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SuDS mimic natural drainage processes to manage surface water through four main "pillars":
1๏ธโฃWater Quantity: Controlling the volume and rate of runoff to prevent flash flooding.
2๏ธโฃWater Quality: Removing pollutants through filtration, sedimentation, and biological uptake.
3๏ธโฃ Amenity: Creating multifunctional public spaces like green parks that can double as detention basins during storms.
4๏ธโฃBiodiversity: Providing natural habitats for plants and wildlife within urban and humanitarian settings.