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We further recommend that Non-Statutory SuDS Standards should be improved, taking into account the findings...
Recommendation
We further recommend that Non-Statutory SuDS Standards should be improved, taking into account the findings of the DEFRA review, so as to include water quality alongside other wider benefits, and should be made mandatory.
Paragraph Reference
313
Government Response
Not Addressed
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
The Government is currently undertaking a review of whether to implement Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water management Act 2010. This Schedule introduces mandatory standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of new SuDS. The current non-statutory standards will be reviewed and become mandatory if the Schedule is implemented.
Source
Committee
Environmental Audit Committee
Inquiry
Water Quality in Rivers
Report
Fourth Report - Water quality in rivers
13 Jan 2022
HC 74
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.4 yrs
Report published
13 Jan 2022