The CIWEM Urban Drainage Group (UDG) sustains the excellence of people professionally engaged in urban drainage management now and for future generations. It continues the work of WaPUG which was established in 1984.
The aims and objectives of the Urban Drainage Group are aligned with CIWEM’s Royal Charter. They are to:
Please contact us at udg@ciwem.org
Download UDG Aims and ObjectivesJoining the CIWEM UDG community provides you with an excellent opportunity to learn from, and network with, urban drainage professionals. To join us, please sign up for our mailing list so that you are among the first to hear about our exciting programme of events and publications.
Joining the mailing list is free. Just create a CIWEM account, navigate to ‘My Special Interest Groups’ and select the Urban Drainage box.
We look forward to welcoming you to our thriving community and together sustaining the excellence of people professionally engaged in urban drainage management.
The Urban Drainage Group and its predecessor WaPUG have a long history of providing guidance to assist the industry to follow best practice. Please find some publications below.
Here are useful summaries of comment details of how to
approach modelling specific more complex elements. These were reviewed and
rationalised in 2009. They are generated by the group community and further
contributions are welcome, please get in touch with the committee if you wish to add any new
ones.
Past Papers from the Urban Drainage Group can be access at the following link: http://ftp2.ciwem.org
If you have any questions please get in touch with Mark Russell.
Get more involved with the Urban Drainage Group! For the latest announcements and discussions, please visit your UDG community page by logging into your account.
Log in hereThis is a page for all people working towards becoming a qualified member of CIWEM. We are hoping this would be an opportunity to have discussions on key topics; keep up to date with events and activities relevant to those in training; and ask questions of senior members of the UDG communities.
There is a recognition that many members in the UDG community have the same challenges in completing their competencies, and sharing examples of how these objectives are met can help overcome these hurdles. The value of this page will increase with use, so do contribute.
If you have suggestions on how to improve this page please contact James Hale james.hale@em-solutions.co.uk or Rob Greenwood robert.greenwood@stantec.com.
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Training
Underpinning decisions with data and modelling – getting it right
Modelling – Understanding opportunities, risks, their mitigation and stakeholder expectations
Understanding the purpose, potential benefits and pitfalls of data management and modelling tools is fundamental to those working in urban drainage. With growing requirements to manage Combined Sewer Overflows, sewer/network capacity, flooding and overall river health while providing greater transparency it is important to understand how data and models can be effectively used.
Managing data, information and modelling is integral to informing investment decisions at all levels and stages of the project life cycle from business planning to detailed design. These are often desired skills for those involved in modelling, design, asset management and compliance in water companies, local authorities, regulators, consultants and other parts of the supply chain.
An understanding and application of appropriate and proportionate modelling approaches with the ability to provide assurances they are suitable for their intended is vital. The evolution of drainage and sewerage planning, the use of big data and transition to Nature-Based Solutions highlight the need for broader competencies and capacity in urban drainage modelling.
This interactive training day (split over two half days) provides an opportunity for those involved in managing data and modelling to explore the application, suitability, risks and their mitigation for different modelling approaches. It will also enable early career professionals to engage with, and learn from, their peers and experienced professionals in their sector.
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