The 6th edition of "Sewers for Adoption" was published in March 2006 ready for implementation by all Water Companies on 1st May 2006.

SFA 6 includes detailed requirements for lateral drains and SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (SUDS) in order that they can be offered for adoption.

Each sewerage undertaker has their own individual requirements and conditions of use for pipe materials, for a summary of these view Supplemetary Documents page. The types of pipes to be used should be discussed in advance with the Undertaker and agreed before construction. Any comments should be addressed directly to the company concerned.

"Sewers for Adoption: 6th edition" and its sister document "Sewers for Scotland: 1st edition" are available from WRc (Tel: 01793 865012, 01793 865069 or email publications@wrcplc.co.uk).

CAD drawings in .dxf format are also available for either document from WRc.

Technology and Standards are constantly changing and the need for regular reviews of the document has been recognised by the water companies, developers and product manufacturers. Comments on the document can be posted on these pages.

Companion websites exist for Sewers for Scotland: 1st edition and Civil Engineering Specification for Water Industry: 6th edition.

Information on the 'WRc Approved' Scheme, which helps manufacturers demonstrate the performance of their products by providing independent certification of products and services for the water industry, can be found on the WRc Approved page.