Treatment, Storage and Control of Stormwater in Urban Developments

A novel integrated system for stormwater management is described. The system is made up of three key elements: a stormwater treatment stage, a stormwater storage stage, and a flow control/attenuation stage. The use of the system within a ‘preventative’ rather than ‘curative’ framework provides flexibility and significant cost savings in the implementation of effective stormwater management, especially in the urban environment where it can be used in conjunction with other best management practices to develop more sustainable urban drainage systems. The system components are described in detail highlighting their benefits compared with conventional alternatives.