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*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);
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*A filter bed surface cover layer (e.g. [[mulch]] and [[stone]]);
 
*[[Plant lists|Plants]];  
 
*[[Plant lists|Plants]];  
*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 access structures or standpipes for periodic inspection and flushing;
 
*An [[underdrain]] to redistribute or remove excess water and access structures or standpipes for periodic inspection and flushing;
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*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);
 
*[[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
 
*[[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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