Water use and drainage

Websites

• Affordable Water
  www.sustainablehomes.co.uk
  A guide to cutting water consumption and costs with relevance to all householders.
  
  
• Bio-Regional Development Group
  www.bioregional.com
  An innovative organisation working on sustainable uses of the local natural environment and appropriate technology.
  
  
• Centre for Alternative Technology
  www.cat.org.uk
  A leading eco centre offering practical solutions for alternative water supply and sewage treatment.
  
  
• Construction Industry Researchand Information Association (CIRIA)
  www.ciria.org.uk/suds
  Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems: Promoting Good Practice.
  
  
• Environment Agency (EA)
  www.environmentagency.gov.uk
  /savewater or floodline
  The EA provides information and advice about water conservation and management, including SUDS, and flood warning. It provides an enquiry line on 0845 933 111.
  Tel: 0845 988 1188 for Floodline.
  
  
• Parts G & H of Building Regulations (ODPM)
  www.theso.co.uk
  Government prescribed minimum building standards covering sanitary appliances, drainage and waste. Published by the Stationery Office.
  Tel: 020 7944 4400
  
  
• UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP)
  www.ukcip.org.uk
  Funded by DEFRA, UKCIP researches and advises on the impact of climate change, mainly at national and regional level.
  
  
• Water Companies serving Nottinghamshire:
  

Severn Trent Water
www.severn-trent.com

Anglian Water
www.anglian.com

Both provide advice to customers on water management and best practice.
Freephone: 0800 169 4987

Further reading

• Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems – An Introduction

• Conserving Water in Buildings

• A Study of Domestic Greywater Recycling
  All available from Environment Agency (and SEPA). Good introductions to the principles, giving pointers to further information.
  Tel: 0115 945 5722
  
  
• PPG25: Development and Flood Risk (2001)
  The latest Government Planning Guidance, although subject to updating.
  Tel: 0870 122 6236 to order a copy.
  www.planning.odpm.gov.uk
  
  
• Disposing of Rainwater
  Building Research Establishment
  (BRE) (2000)
  
  
• A Sustainability Checklist for Development
  BRE Centre for Sustainable Construction.
  D Broomhill and S Rao CRC Ltd
  
  
• Good Building Guide GB42
  Part 1 Reed beds: Application and specification
  Part 2 Reed beds: Design, construction & maintenance
  N Grant and J Griggs BRE, Watford, (2000).
  All available from CRC Ltd.
  Tel: 020 7505 6622
  www.brebookshop.com
  
  
• Rainwater and Greywater in Buildings: Project Report and Case Studies
  D Brewer, R Brown et al. Building Services Research & Information Association (BSRIA) (2001)
  
  
• Sustainable Housing – options for independent energy, water supply and sewerage
  T Smerdon, R Waggett, R Grey
  Application Guide AG26/97
  Tel: 01344 426511
  Order via www.bsria.co.uk
  
  
• Lifting the Lid
  P Harper and L Halestrap Centre for Alternative Technology, (CAT) 2000. Examines the options for different dry toilet designs and treatments.
  
  
• Sewage Problems
  by N Grant, M Moodie, E Weedon Examines natural methods of recycling sewage, including reedbeds and compost toilets. Tel: 01654 705959 (for mail order) Order via www.cat.org.uk
  
  
• Shaping Neighbourhoods: A Guide for Health, Sustainability and Vitality
  by H Barton, M Grant, R Guise. Spon Press (2003)