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| ==Overview== | | ==Overview== |
− | Bioretention cells are one of the most well recognized form of low impact development (LID). They can fit into any style of landscape and encompass all mechanisms of action: infiltration, filtration and evapotranspiration. | + | Bioretention systems may be the most well recognized form of low impact development (LID). They can fit into any style of landscape and encompass all mechanisms of action: infiltration, filtration and evapotranspiration. |
− | {{textbox|Bioretention cells are an ideal technology for: | + | {{textbox|Bioretention is an ideal technology for: |
| *Fitting functional vegetation into urban landscapes | | *Fitting functional vegetation into urban landscapes |
| *Treating runoff collected from nearby impervious surfaces}} | | *Treating runoff collected from nearby impervious surfaces}} |
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| *A 'filter bed' containing an [[Bioretention: Filter media| engineered soil mix]] | | *A 'filter bed' containing an [[Bioretention: Filter media| engineered soil mix]] |
| *A storage layer of [[Reservoir_gravel|coarse aggregate]] | | *A storage layer of [[Reservoir_gravel|coarse aggregate]] |
− | *Planting and a finishing surface layer (e.g. [[mulch]]) | + | *[[Planting]] and a finishing surface layer (e.g. [[mulch]]) |
| <strong>Additional components may include:</strong> | | <strong>Additional components may include:</strong> |
| *An [[underdrain]] to redistribute or remove excess water | | *An [[underdrain]] to redistribute or remove excess water |
| *An [[Liner|impermeable membrane]] to prevent infiltration to soils below | | *An [[Liner|impermeable membrane]] to prevent infiltration to soils below |
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| ==Planning considerations== | | ==Planning considerations== |