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<h4>Sizing</h4>
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Bioretention facilities are usually between 0.5 m and
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<li>Gather preliminary data:
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<ul><li>the applicable infiltration coefficient (q) is calculated by applying the safety factor to the measured infiltration rate. </li>
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<li>determine the drainage catchment area, and outline the location of the bioretention facility. The area required for the facility will be at least 5% of the contributing impervious area. </li></li>
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<li>Unless fill materials (biomedia and gravel) have been tested and certified otherwise, a porosity value of 0.3 may be assumed (i.e. void ratio 30%). </li>
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<h4>Underdrain</h4>     
 
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