Flood and Water Management Act 2010

“Sustainable drainage” E+W

2E+WSustainable drainage” means managing rainwater (including snow and other precipitation) with the aim of—

(a)reducing damage from flooding,

(b)improving water quality,

(c)protecting and improving the environment,

(d)protecting health and safety, and

(e)ensuring the stability and durability of drainage systems.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 2.5.2018 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2018/557, art. 2(b)

I2Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 7.1.2019 for W. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/557, art. 3(b)