Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition Excavations, typically filled with gravel, designed to store water and allow it to infiltrate into underlying soils or aquifers.ﾠ Soakaways would typically receive point-source inflow (e.g. from roof drainage).ﾠﾠ - Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission Links Relation type Narrower Concept Natural Water Retention Measure References CIRIA, 2007. The SUDS Manual. C697| Themes urban area agriculture Type of action Urban planning Biophysical benefits Infiltration Sustainable drainage & Runoff control Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL