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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
Bioretention cells are one of the most well recognized form of low impact development (LID). They can fit into any style of landscape and encompass all mechanisms of action: infiltration, filtration and evapotranspiration.
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Bioretention systems may be the most well recognized form of low impact development (LID). They can fit into any style of landscape and encompass all mechanisms of action: infiltration, filtration and evapotranspiration.
{{textbox|Bioretention cells are an ideal technology for:  
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{{textbox|Bioretention is an ideal technology for:  
 
*Fitting functional vegetation into urban landscapes  
 
*Fitting functional vegetation into urban landscapes  
 
*Treating runoff collected from nearby impervious surfaces}}
 
*Treating runoff collected from nearby impervious surfaces}}
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*A 'filter bed' containing an [[Bioretention: Filter media| engineered soil mix]]
 
*A 'filter bed' containing an [[Bioretention: Filter media| engineered soil mix]]
 
*A storage layer of [[Reservoir_gravel|coarse aggregate]]
 
*A storage layer of [[Reservoir_gravel|coarse aggregate]]
*Planting and a finishing surface layer (e.g. [[mulch]])
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*[[Planting]] and a finishing surface layer (e.g. [[mulch]])
 
<strong>Additional components may include:</strong>  
 
<strong>Additional components may include:</strong>  
 
*An [[underdrain]] to redistribute or remove excess water  
 
*An [[underdrain]] to redistribute or remove excess water  
 
*An [[Liner|impermeable membrane]] to prevent infiltration to soils below
 
*An [[Liner|impermeable membrane]] to prevent infiltration to soils below
      
==Planning considerations==
 
==Planning considerations==
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