1. Get ready for new UK regulations…
Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are considered the principle means for delivering improved water quality and removing pollutants from run-off. New regulations for England and Wales under Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, likely to be implemented from April 2014, will make some treatment as part of SuDS compulsory for new developments.
2. …and remember the EU directive
Developers and contractors may also need to provide additional surface water treatment measures in new projects in some areas as a requirement of the Environment Agency and/or local authorities, under the EU Water Framework Directive.
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