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Training, research and guidance

Training

Training courses on SUDS technology and the management of urban diffuse pollution, are provided by SEPA for SEPA staff. In addition, courses are developed and run in partnership with other organisations, as required. If you would like to enquire further about this, please email diffuse.pollution@sepa.org.uk.

SUDS research

SEPA encourages research into the effectiveness and development of SUDS technology. Small projects are run by SEPA, and larger ones in various partnership ventures (eg with Scottish Government, SNIFFER  and universities).

SUDSNet

A Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Network (SUDSNet ) has been established in collaboration with the Urban Water Technology Centres based at Abertay University, Dundee and Coventry University. The aim of the network is to promote research and best practice within the field of SUDS and is funded by Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC).

SUDSNet aims to further the work of the Scottish Universities SUDS Monitoring group which has been extended nationally to incorporate other academic institutions, developers, consultants and others involved in the SUDS industry.

Development and guidance

Ponds Pools and Lochans  provides advice on creation and management of ponds including specific advice on SUDS.

SUDS for streets, is the subject of a national guidance manual for Scottish local authorities, a collaborative publication between SUDSWP and Society of Chief Officers of Transportation in Scotland (SCOTS) due for completion in 2009.

CIRIA publishes guidance for the construction industry and a number of useful technical reports and manuals are available from CIRIA . The national design manual for SUDS is The SUDS Manual (C697, February 2007).