Climate actions
Water drainage
Objective
Drain rainwater.Description
Construction of urban water system elements for draining rainwater (canal systems, infiltration wells) and improvement of infiltration capacity.
Expected results
Implemented and optimized surface or underground canal system through: infiltration ditches, basins, wells, galleries, systems of ditches and ponds or similar; reduced sealing surface by building water-permeable pavement; reduced flooding during peak flows, increased life quality, and improved biodiversity.Result indicators
Area of water-permeable pavement [m²]Length of water system elements [m or km]
Involved actors
Municipalities and technicians.Expected timeline for action
- Short term (1-4 years)
Best practices
Criticalities
The effectiveness of the measure can be low; the structure requires maintenance and is more expensive than the underground system; conflicts with other urban uses may arise.
Scope of the action
- Adaptation
Type of proposed actions
- Grey
- Green
Sector of action
- Public health
- Urban settlement
- Water resource management
- Other
Climate impacts
- Drought
- Extreme precipitation
- Extreme temperatures
- Floods
Implementation scale
- Association of municipalities
- Municipality