BS EN 16933-2:2017

What is BS EN 16933-2 - Hydraulic design of drain and sewer system about?

BS EN 16933-2 specifies requirements for the hydraulic design of drain and sewer systems and the assessment of the capacity of existing drain and sewer systems.

Note: BS EN 16933-2 is applicable to drain and sewer systems from the point where the wastewater leaves a building, roof drainage system, or paved area, to a point where it is discharged into a wastewater treatment plant or receiving water body.

Who is BS EN 16933-2 - Hydraulic design of drain and sewer system for?

BS EN 16933-2 on hydraulic design of drain and sewer system is useful for:

• Management and operators of drain and sewers
• Private and public organizations involved in urban planning and development
• Contractors and designers of sewage systems
• Sewer management bodies

Why should you use BS EN 16933-2 - Hydraulic design of drain and sewer system?

Drain and sewer systems are part of the overall wastewater system that provides a service to the
community. This can be briefly described as:

• Removal of wastewater from premises for public health and hygienic reasons
• Prevention of flooding in urbanised areas
• Protection of the environment

BS EN 16933-2 guides you with procedures to be followed in order to conduct the hydraulic designing of drain and sewer systems in an efficient manner which ensure minimize build-up of sediments and to minimize the risk of blockages.