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A Beginner's Overview of Stormwater Attenuation System

Stormwater attenuation system is the way to prevent surface water from flooding the area. It also prevents soil erosion and damage to public utility services. It helps by slowing down the rate at which water enters the drainage network. This system comprises a stormwater attenuation tank that stores the rainwater underground. Once the water is stored, it is released at a moderate rate so that the drains can handle the pressure without backing up. It is compulsory to install stormwater attenuation system? Ideally, all residential complexes or houses must comprise a soakaway to absorb rainwater. But this cannot be a practical solution to manage stormwater at sites having clay soil or high water table. In such areas, there should be a well-planned  stormwater attenuation system  to avoid the flood. The traditional method of stormwater management aims at draining the urban runoff with the help of channels and pipes. This technique increases the peak flow and costs of stormwater m

Why we need a stormwater attenuation system?

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Stormwater Attenuation System In recent years, storms and flooding have become more frequent due to adverse effects on the environment. Flood water can have a threatening effect on an area like damaging the roads, waterlogging and affecting the essential public utility services. The damage caused by flooding isn’t directly on the site of flooding but everything nearby. Therefore, it is essential to protect yourself from the damage and chaos caused by stormwater. The  stormwater attenuation  system is an effective way to prevent flooding. In this technique, the rainwater is collected in huge containers and tanks and then released in nearby water bodies or ground where it gets absorbed in the surface. Stormwater attenuation tanks  provide an ideal way of controlling the flow of water back to a watercourse or drainage system. These tanks can be placed underground and are commonly used at large residential projects. The water used in these tanks can be stored for a long tim