Sustainable Wastewater Systems (SuDS): Design, Implementation and Management

Course Introduction

This intensive training course is designed to equip professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the planning, design, implementation, and management of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Participants will explore modern, environmentally friendly solutions to urban water management, ensuring regulatory compliance, resilience to climate change, and improved sustainability in infrastructure projects.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and environmental benefits of SuDS.
• Identify and evaluate different types of sustainable drainage solutions.
• Design SuDS features that align with urban planning and water management goals.
• Implement construction and maintenance best practices.
• Monitor and assess SuDS performance using key environmental indicators.

Target Audience

• Civil and environmental engineers
• Urban planners and infrastructure designers
• Public sector officials in water management
• Environmental consultants
• Contractors and developers
• Facility and project managers involved in drainage systems

Course Modules (5 Days)

Day 1: Introduction to SuDS and Sustainable Urban Water Management

1. Overview of SuDS and their importance
2. Environmental and legislative drivers
3. SuDS versus conventional drainage systems
4. Stakeholder roles and engagement
5. Global case studies and applications

Day 2: SuDS Planning and Site Assessment

1. Site surveys and hydrological assessments
2. Integration with masterplans and zoning
3. Catchment characteristics and flow path analysis
4. Environmental impact considerations
5. SuDS feasibility and constraint mapping

Day 3: SuDS Design Principles and Techniques

1. Types of SuDS features (green roofs, swales, detention basins, etc.)
2. Hydraulic and structural design principles
3. Tools and software for SuDS design
4. Design for climate resilience
5. Workshop: Designing a SuDS layout for a real site

Day 4: Construction, Implementation, and Maintenance

1. Best practices in SuDS construction
2. Material selection and cost estimation
3. Contractor coordination and supervision
4. Routine and long-term maintenance strategies
5. Risk mitigation during implementation

Day 5: Performance Monitoring and Management

1. Key performance indicators and benchmarks
2. Monitoring tools and technologies
3. Data-driven decision-making and reporting
4. Retrofitting existing drainage with SuDS
5. Final project presentation and group evaluation