People living in a Glasgow community are being asked for their opinions on an initiative to help manage surface rainwater and improve the environment.

Scottish Water is calling on residents of Wellhouse in the East End to offer their views on a variety of sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), aimed at mitigating rainwater management issues around the neighbourhood.

They have created an online survey as part of efforts to involve the community more closely in shaping the neighbourhood's future, in terms of environmental sustainability.

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Georgina Reid, regional manager for corporate affairs, said: "Climate change is already bringing more frequent and intense downpours which can overwhelm drains and sewers."

She added: "To reduce the risk of flooding, lower carbon emissions and bring benefits our communities we must look at different ways of managing storm water by creating natural landscapes to capture rainwater."

"This is a great opportunity for the community in Wellhouse to inform our plans and have a real say in measures that will enhance the area for many years to come."

Scottish Water proposes a series of SuDS, including basins, swales, rain gardens and permeable surfaces.

The aim is to manage rainwater at or near ground level, thereby reducing the need for large below-ground pipes.

SuDS also assist in minimizing the volume of silt and other pollutants entering the sewer network and watercourses, hence decreasing blockage risks and improving water quality.

As a part of this ongoing initiative, an in-person event is set to take place on Wednesday, March 20 at The Hub in Wellhouse Crescent from 2.30pm to 6.30pm, where Scottish Water members can delve deeper into these proposals.

Ms Reid concluded: "We are committed to working with communities and councils to reduce the risk of flooding and enable development and regeneration.

"We’re urging as many people in the area as possible to have their say by completing our simple survey - it takes just a few minutes."