Support
Core Strategy Preferred Approaches
Representation ID: 851
Received: 08/07/2008
Representation Summary:
It is important that new developments incorporate suitable arrangements for surface water drainage.
Southern Water is supportive of the objectives of SUDs provided arrangements exist for the long term maintenance of them, so that their effectiveness is maintained in perpetuity. This is because such systems rely on facilities which are not adoptable by sewerage undertakers. Good management can avoid flooding and subsequent inundation of the foul sewerage system.
Where SUDs are not appropriate, alternative arrangements must be made. Surface water should not be drained to foul sewers, as this will increase the risk of foul water flooding.