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Your Mission
You want to engage your community in a way that’s memorable, meaningful, and easy to understand. Whether you're working with schools, flood action groups, or the wider public, you need tools that help you explain complex topics like surface drainage.
You seek to build awareness and trust through face-to-face engagement and you need tools that support this mission.
The Challenge
It can be difficult to engage with the community and to explain complex concepts like surface drainage. People may have incomplete knowledge or incorrect assumptions, fuelled by myths and misinformation.
It can be frustrating trying to initiate conversations and it can feel challenging to explain technical details.
Effective public engagement is essential for managing these challenges collaboratively, efficiently, and sustainably.
Our Solution: The Surface Drainage Model
We understand the importance of engaging with the community effectively in the face of public apathy.
The Surface Drainage Model was developed in 2010 in conjunction with the education team at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water.
EcoStyle models are trusted and widely used by organisations such as public bodies, water companies and local authorities. Our team is known for providing responsive and reliable support.
1. Grass and Trees
The majority of the rainfall is absorbed in the hillside, with minimal run-off to the village.
2. Grass
Less rainfall is absorbed into the hillside, resulting in more run-off to the village.
3. Housing
Very little rainfall is absorbed into the hillside, with the run-off causing severe flooding in the village.
Next Steps
Schedule an optional no-obligation product consultation on Microsoft Teams.
Order using the ‘Add to cart’ button or request a quotation to order by purchase order.
Your model is manufactured to order and can include your logo on both the model and case.
We deliver your model and schedule a free product familiarisation session.
You shouldn’t have to worry about…
Losing your audience’s attention.
Struggling to explain key concepts.
Missing opportunities to shift perceptions.
Feeling frustrated and unable to deliver effective outreach.
Wasted time and effort with less engaging tools.
Missed opportunities to educate and influence.
Public confusion or misinformation about flood risks.
Reduced impact of resilience initiatives.
There’s a better way…
To capture attention at events and school visits.
To increase community engagement and awareness.
For easier, memorable communication of complex SuDS concepts.
To gain positive feedback from events and stakeholders.
To build stronger trust and credibility with the public.
To empower teams who feel supported and equipped in their outreach activities.
As an educator, the model enables you to attract and engage with members of the public, effectively changing perceptions towards surface drainage. You will be empowered to lead the change in building flood resilience — armed with tools that spark curiosity, drive understanding, and inspire action to make a lasting impact in your community.
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Clear acrylic tank containing two reservoirs with drainage taps
Lower fixed village insert
Removable upper village insert
Removable upper grass insert
Removable upper grass/trees insert
3L measuring jug
Padded carry case
100 x Aquatab water purification tablets (to prevent mildew)
Crayola Colour Bath Dropz (60 tablets) (to colour water)
Quality Matters
EcoStyle’s products are assembled by hand in our factory in the United Kingdom to the highest quality standards.
Our assembly processes and stringent quality checks ensure consistent product reliability.
EcoStyle is the proud recipient of a number of awards, including the Federation of Small Businesses’ Innovation Award and Environmental Responsibility Award, and Bedfordshire Rising Stars’ Green Business Award.