HR Wallingford produces first national picture on drainage capacity

The expansion of our towns and cities, resulting in fewer green spaces to absorb rain, combined with more unpredictable weather due to climate change, make it essential to ensure the resilience and sustainability of our drainage infrastructure in the future. On behalf of the Water UK led 21st Century Drainage Programme, HR Wallingford has produced the first National Picture of available capacity in the UK’s foul and combined sewerage systems.

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