8.1.3 | Surface Water
Approaches to manage surface water that take account of water quantity (flooding), water quality (pollution), biodiversity (wildlife and plants) and amenity are collectively referred to as Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS). Storm water flows can have a significant detrimental impact on the available capacity of combined sewer networks and at treatment plants. SuDs and the diversion of surface water from combined sewers should be sought in infill/brownfield sites as appropriate. Early identification of potential brownfield and infill sites in each city by Local Authorities will allow assessment of existing capacity.
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StormWater Infrastructure It is an objective to support the relevant local authorities (and Irish Water where appropriate) to improve storm water infrastructure to improve sustainable drainage and reduce the risk of flooding in the urban environment.
RPO 218
Sustainable Urban Drainage and Rainwater Harvesting It is an objective to support the incorporation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDs) in all public and private development in urban areas. The local authorities shall include objectives requiring the incorporation of SUDs in local authority development plans and Local Area Plans, promote greater rainwater harvesting by households and businesses for the diversion of storm water from combined sewers (where possible), so that within developments and in the wider public realm, opportunities for SUDs and rainwater harvesting maximise capacity to cater for infill, brownfield and new development in sewer networks and treatment plants.
Refer to Chapter 5 for further emphasis and objectives on water, drainage and Sustainable Drainage Systems.
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