Soakaways

Submitted by h.williams on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 12:04
Definition

Excavations, typically filled with gravel, designed to store water and allow it to infiltrate into underlying soils or aquifers.ᅠ Soakaways would typically receive point-source inflow (e.g. from roof drainage).ᅠᅠ
- Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission

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Relation type
Narrower
Type of action
Urban planning
Biophysical benefits
Infiltration
Sustainable drainage & Runoff control

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