Sustainable Wastewater Systems(SuDS)

Details

With increasing climate challenges and urban expansion, traditional drainage systems often fail to manage surface water sustainably. SuDS offer innovative, natural, and cost-effective solutions that mimic natural water cycles, reduce flooding, filter pollutants, and support biodiversity. This course provides technical and practical insights into planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining SuDS in compliance with environmental regulations and urban infrastructure goals.

Target Group

Target Group:

• Civil, Hydraulic, and Environmental Engineers
• Urban Planners and Infrastructure Designers
• Public Works and Drainage Authorities
• Environmental and Sustainability Consultants
• Water Utility and Wastewater Plant Managers

Goals

• Understand the core concepts, functions, and environmental benefits of SuDS.
• Learn how to design SuDS using hydraulic modeling and site-specific considerations.
• Gain skills for implementing SuDS in various development contexts.
• Evaluate performance and ensure maintenance of SuDS components.
• Understand the legal, policy, and regulatory framework governing SuDS.

Target Competencies

Targeted Competencies:

• Sustainable drainage and hydraulic design
• Infrastructure integration and urban water planning
• Environmental risk mitigation
• Compliance and regulatory awareness
• Asset lifecycle management and stakeholder coordination

Outlines

Principles and Benefits of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

• Definition and evolution of SuDS
• Comparison between SuDS and conventional drainage
• Environmental and social benefits of SuDS
• SuDS in the context of integrated water management
• Climate change adaptation through SuDS

SuDS Components and System Design

• Types of SuDS: green roofs, permeable pavements, swales, rain gardens
• Infiltration and attenuation design strategies
• Catchment area and runoff volume assessment
• Hydraulic modeling tools for SuDS design
• Integration with urban infrastructure and site constraints