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| − | This article is about planted installations designed to capture surface runoff through an engineered soil with subterranean infrastructure. <br> | + | This article is about planted installations designed to capture <strong>and convey</strong> surface runoff through an engineered soil with subterranean infrastructure. <br> |
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*Impermeable membrane to prevent infiltration to soils below | *Impermeable membrane to prevent infiltration to soils below | ||
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Revision as of 20:05, 21 June 2017
This article is about planted installations designed to capture and convey surface runoff through an engineered soil with subterranean infrastructure.
For node type systems, see Bioretention Cells.
Overview[edit]
Bioswales are the
Bioswales are an ideal technology for:
- Sites with long linear landscaped areas such as parking lots
The fundamental components of a bioretention cell are:
- Biomedia - an engineered soil mix
- Planting -
Additional components may include:
- Impermeable membrane to prevent infiltration to soils below
- Check dams
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Bioswale?
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Planning Considerations[edit]
Planning Content
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Bioretention cell capturing and treating runoff from adjacent parking lot at the Kortright Centre, Vaughan.
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Design[edit]
Design Content
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Bioretention cell capturing and treating runoff from adjacent parking lot at the Kortright Centre, Vaughan.
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Performance[edit]
Performance Content
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Incentives and Credits[edit]
In Ontario
City of Mississauga
The City of Mississauga has a stormwater management credit program which includes RWH as one of their recommended site strategies[1].
LEED BD + C v. 4
SITES v.2
See Also[edit]
External Links[edit]
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