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Attenuation tank

Underground tank temporarily storing surface water to reduce peak flows into the sewer.

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Drainage gradient (fall)

Slope of a drain pipe expressed as the vertical drop per horizontal metre length.

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Road gully

Highway drainage point with a kerb inlet collecting surface water from roads into sewers.

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Drainage channel (ACO drain, linear drain)

Long surface drainage channel with grating used across driveways and patios.

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Pipe invert level

Lowest internal level of the inside of a drainage pipe used as a reference height.

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Trapped gully

Gully fitted with a water seal trap to prevent drain odours rising to the surface.

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Stop end

Sealed cap fitted to the end of a drainage channel or pipe to prevent flow escape.

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Manhole

Large access chamber over a drain or sewer allowing entry for inspection and maintenance.

Blog 23 May 2026
Back-inlet gully

Gully with a side inlet allowing waste pipes to connect below grating level.

Blog 23 May 2026
Slow bend (45 degree, 90 degree)

Long radius pipe bend allowing flows to change direction without significant turbulence.