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<br> For planted systems that do not infiltrate water, see [[Stormwater planters]].
<br> For planted systems that do not infiltrate water, see [[Stormwater planters]].
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==Overview==
==Overview==
Bioretention systems may be the most well recognized form of [[low impact development]] (LID). They can fit into any style of landscape and utilize all of the stormwater treatment mechanisms: sedimentation, [[infiltration]], filtration, attenuation and [[evapotranspiration]].
Bioretention systems may be the most well recognized form of [[low impact development]] (LID). They can fit into any style of landscape and utilize all of the stormwater treatment mechanisms: sedimentation, [[infiltration]], filtration, attenuation and [[evapotranspiration]].
*Fitting multi-functional vegetation into urban landscapes
*Fitting multi-functional vegetation into urban landscapes
*Treating runoff collected from nearby impervious surfaces}}
*Treating runoff collected from nearby impervious surfaces}}
Take a look at the downloadable Permeable Pavements Factsheet below for a .pdf overview of this LID Best Management Practice:
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'''The fundamental components of a bioretention cell are:'''
'''The fundamental components of a bioretention cell are:'''
*[[Inlets| Inlets]] which may be curb openings (e.g. modified curbs, spillways), pipes, road or side inlet catchbasins, trench drains or other pre-fabricated inlet structures;
*[[Inlets| Inlets]] which may be curb openings (e.g. modified curbs, spillways), pipes, road or side inlet catchbasins, trench drains or other pre-fabricated inlet structures;