Water management

SDS has completed the installation of its latest smart rainwater management systems at homes in Forton, Lancashire, and Deal in Kent, as part of water companies’ ongoing efforts to reduce sewage spills into rivers and the sea. The company’s Intellistorm®-equipped rainwater harvesting tanks use smart technology to retain and release their contents

For any below-ground structure, basement drainage should always be considered essential. Even with site investigations at the planning stage, this is only a snapshot in time. Groundwater is expected to come to bear against the structure at some point during its service life. BS8102:2009 states “...waterproofing measures should be designed on the

Rainwater harvesting serves a dual function as a means of drainage and as a means of water supply. Rainwater harvesting doesn’t just save water – it can help prevent flooding, reduce over-capacity in the sewer network and, by limiting surface water runoff, helps reduce pollution in the water environment Implemented on a nationwide scale, rainwater

Gary Wheatley, Training & Technical Manager at Wilo UK, explains what rainwater harvesting is and why implementing it for water reuse makes sense from a financial and ecological point of view. He also gives design guidelines and advice on its different applications