Research and analysis

Cost-benefit of sustainable drainage system (SUDS) retrofit in urban areas

This report looks at a cost benefit analysis of a small number of sustainable drainage options that could be retrofitted in urban areas.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 1 April 2008

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Cost-benefit of SUDS retrofit in urban areas

Ref: LIT 3362

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The report analyses the benefits of retrofitting sustainable drainage system (SUDS) such as less urban run-off into the sewer system and less run-off load at sewer overflows and sewage works which, in many urban centres, are already near full capacity.

Published 1 April 2008