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[[File:Routing.png|thumb|Conceptual diagram of the excess routing alternatives: On the left, excess flow leaves the cell via an overflow; on the right, excess flow is diverted so that only the design volume enters the cell.]]
 
[[File:Routing.png|thumb|Conceptual diagram of the excess routing alternatives: On the left, excess flow leaves the cell via an overflow; on the right, excess flow is diverted so that only the design volume enters the cell.]]
==Routing==
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===Routing===
 
*Infiltration facilities can be designed to be inline or offline from the drainage system. See [[Inlets]]
 
*Infiltration facilities can be designed to be inline or offline from the drainage system. See [[Inlets]]
 
*Inline facilities accept all of the flow from a drainage area and convey larger event flows through an overflow outlet. The overflow must be sized to safely convey larger storm events out of the facility.  
 
*Inline facilities accept all of the flow from a drainage area and convey larger event flows through an overflow outlet. The overflow must be sized to safely convey larger storm events out of the facility.  
:The invert of the overflow should be placed at the maximum water surface elevation of the bioretention area, (typically 150 - 250 mm above the surface).  
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*The overflow must be situated at the far end of the facility to prevent any localised ponding to cause bypassing of the infiltration facility.  
 
*Offline facilities use flow splitters or bypass channels that only allow the required water quality storage volume to enter the facility.  
 
*Offline facilities use flow splitters or bypass channels that only allow the required water quality storage volume to enter the facility.  
:Higher flows are diverted and do not enter the infiltration practice. A pipe can by used for this, but a weir or [[curb cuts|curb cut]] minimizes clogging and reduces the maintenance frequency.
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:Higher flows are diverted and do not enter the infiltration practice. A pipe can by used for this, but a [[weir]] or [[curb cuts|curb cut]] minimizes clogging and reduces the maintenance frequency.
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==Options==
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===Overflow elevation===
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The invert of the overflow should be placed at the maximum water surface elevation of the practice. i.e. the maximum ponding depth.
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A good starting point is around 300 mm over the surface of the practice. However, consideration should be given to public safety and drainage time for the ponded water to drain.
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See [[Bioretention: Sizing#Additional step for system without underdrain|Bioretention]] and [[Stormwater planters]]
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===Freeboard===
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{{:freeboard}}
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===Options===
 
Metal grates are recommended (over plastic) in all situations.  
 
Metal grates are recommended (over plastic) in all situations.  
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==Gallery==
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===Gallery===
 
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