High Permeability Bio Retention Soil (R) for Sustainable Urban Drainage Schemes (SuDS)

Our High Permeability Bio Retention Soil (R) is ideal for various sustainable urban drainage solutions, including:

• Sustainable Urban Drainage Schemes (SuDS)
• Nature-based SuDS Projects
• SuDS Bioretention Basins, Swales, and Trenches
• Filter Media for Surface Water Management
• Filter Media for SuDS

This soil is specifically designed for nature-based SuDS Bio Retention projects, such as Bio Retention Basins, Swales, and Trenches, which require high permeability. Its fast-draining capabilities are due to the predominance of medium sand (0.25-0.50mm) and a lower proportion of coarse sand (0.50-1.0mm), along with a very high saturated hydraulic conductivity of 315mm/hr.

While the high permeability is a key feature, the organic matter and nitrogen levels are by design slightly lower. These factors might influence the soil's suitability for your project. Consider appropriate amendments based on your specific requirements.

You may also wish to consider our Moderate Permeability Bio Retention Soil (S) with higher levels of organic matter and nutrients.

INDEPENDENT SOIL TESTING
High Permeability Bio Retention Soil (R) is tested by the UK's leading Soil Science and Landscape Engineering Consultants, Tim O’Hare Associates

High Permeability Bio Retention Soil (R) - Soil Report

KEY FEATURES
• Scientifically verified
• Fast draining
• Saturated hydraulic conductivity: 315mm/hr
• Sufficiently permeable and porous to avoid waterlogging
• High-water attenuation capacity
• Compaction resistant
• pH: 8.5
• Screened to 10mm

Availability: Bulk Bags and Loose