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This article is about planted installations designed to capture surface runoff through an engineered soil with subterranean infrastructure. <br>
For simpler, residential systems, see [[Rain Gardens]]. <br>
For linear systems, which convey flow, but are otherwise similar see [[Bioswales]].
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===Overview===
<p>Bioretention cells are the
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<p><strong>The fundamental components of a bioretention cell are:</strong>
*Biomedia - an engineered soil mix
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<p><strong>Additional components may include:</strong>
*Impermeable membrane to prevent infiltration to soils below
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===Planning Considerations===
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===Design===
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Design Content
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===Performance===
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===Incentives and Credits===
<h4>In Ontario</h4>
<strong>City of Mississauga</strong><br>
The City of Mississauga has a stormwater management credit program which includes RWH as one of their recommended site strategies[https://www.mississauga.ca/portal/services/credit-program].
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===See Also===
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<li>[[Rain Gardens]]</li>
<li>[[Bioswales]]</li>
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