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===Additional step for system without underdrain===
 
===Additional step for system without underdrain===
 
*Step 4: Determine maximum permissible ponding depth (''d<sub>p</sub>''):
 
*Step 4: Determine maximum permissible ponding depth (''d<sub>p</sub>''):
<math>d_{p}=f'\times19.2</math>
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<math>d_{p}=\frac{f'\times48}{0.4}</math>
 
{{Plainlist|1=Where:
 
{{Plainlist|1=Where:
 
*''f''' = Design infiltration rate in mm/hr, and
 
*''f''' = Design infiltration rate in mm/hr, and
*19.2 comes from multiplying desired drainage time of 48 hours by void ratio of 0.4. Note that conceptually the drainage of the ponded area is limited by ex-filtration at the base of the practice.}}
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*48 is the desired drainage time in hours
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*0.4 is the void ratio of [[reservoir gravel|clear stone]] *Note that conceptually the drainage of the ponded area is limited by ex-filtration at the base of the practice.}}
 
* Step 5: Sum total depth of bioretention, and compare to available space above water table and bedrock. Adjust if necessary.
 
* Step 5: Sum total depth of bioretention, and compare to available space above water table and bedrock. Adjust if necessary.
  
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