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| *Treating runoff collected from nearby impervious surfaces}} | | *Treating runoff collected from nearby impervious surfaces}} |
| '''The fundamental components of a bioretention cell are:''' | | '''The fundamental components of a bioretention cell are:''' |
− | *[[Inlets| Inlets]] | + | *[[Inlets| Inlets]] which may be curb openings, pipes, shallow catchbasins, trench drains or other inlet structures; |
− | *A surface ponding area defined by landscaped side slopes or hardscape structures. | + | *A surface ponding area defined by landscaped side slopes or hardscape structures; |
− | *A filter bed containing [[Bioretention: Filter media| filter media]] | + | *A filter bed containing [[Bioretention: Filter media| filter media]]; |
− | *An [[Bioretention: Internal water storage| internal water storage reservoir]] composed of a [[reservoir aggregate]] layer, and may include embedded void-forming structures to minimize depth and conserve aggregate, and organic material derived from untreated wood (aids in dissolved nitrogen removal). | + | *An [[Bioretention: Internal water storage| internal water storage reservoir]] composed of a [[reservoir aggregate]] layer, and may include embedded void-forming structures to minimize depth and conserve aggregate, and organic material derived from untreated wood (aids in dissolved nitrogen removal); |
− | *[[Plant lists|Plants]], and | + | *[[Plant lists|Plants]]; |
− | *A filter bed surface cover layer (e.g. [[mulch]] and [[stone]]) | + | *A filter bed surface cover layer (e.g. [[mulch]] and [[stone]]); |
| *An [[Overflow| overflow outlet]] to safely convey excess flow to a downstream storm sewer or the next BMP in the treatment train. | | *An [[Overflow| overflow outlet]] to safely convey excess flow to a downstream storm sewer or the next BMP in the treatment train. |
| '''Additional components may include:''' | | '''Additional components may include:''' |
− | *An [[underdrain]] to redistribute or remove excess water and structures or standpipe ports for periodic inspection and flushing | + | *An [[underdrain]] to redistribute or remove excess water and structures or standpipe ports for periodic inspection and flushing; |
− | *[[Wells|Monitoring wells]] installed to the base and screened in the [[Bioretention: Internal water storage| internal water storage reservoir]] to verify and track [[Drainage time|drainage time]] | + | *[[Wells|Monitoring wells]] installed to the base and screened in the [[Bioretention: Internal water storage| internal water storage reservoir]] to verify and track [[Drainage time|drainage time]]; and |
| *Filter media [[additives]] intended to enhance retention of nutrients, metals, petroleum hydrocarbons and/or bacteria. | | *Filter media [[additives]] intended to enhance retention of nutrients, metals, petroleum hydrocarbons and/or bacteria. |
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