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*For optimal performance bioretention facilities should receive runoff from between 5 to 20 times their own surface area.  
 
*For optimal performance bioretention facilities should receive runoff from between 5 to 20 times their own surface area.  
 
*In the conceptual design stage it is recommended to set aside approximately 10 - 20 % of a catchment area to the bioretention facility.  
 
*In the conceptual design stage it is recommended to set aside approximately 10 - 20 % of a catchment area to the bioretention facility.  
*Bioretention cell(s) work best when distributed so that no one facility receives runoff from more than 0.8 Ha.  
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*Bioretention cells work best when distributed, so that no one facility receives runoff from more than 0.8 Ha.  
 
:Although, there is a trade off to be considered regarding distributed collection and treatment against ease of maintenance.  
 
:Although, there is a trade off to be considered regarding distributed collection and treatment against ease of maintenance.  
 
*Bioretention can be almost any shape, from very curving, soft edges with variable depth, to angular,  hard sided and uniform depth.
 
*Bioretention can be almost any shape, from very curving, soft edges with variable depth, to angular,  hard sided and uniform depth.
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