Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) integrates planning and design of the urban water cycle, water supply, waste water, stormwater and groundwater management, urban design and environmental protection.

WSUD is a best practice approach to urban stormwater management. It provides for:

The sustainable management and improvement of water quality entering waterways from urban regions.

Opportunities for stormwater and greywater harvesting and re-use.

Innovative reductions in potable water demand.