Swales
This article is about planted installations designed to capture surface runoff through an engineered soil with subterranean infrastructure.
For simpler, residential systems, see Rain Gardens.
For linear systems, which convey flow, but are otherwise similar see Bioswales.
Overview[edit]
Bioretention cells are the
Bioretention cells are an ideal technology for:
- People who want bioretention
The fundamental components of a bioretention cell are:
- Biomedia - an engineered soil mix
- Planting -
Additional components may include:
- Impermeable membrane to prevent infiltration to soils below
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Bioretention cell capturing and treating runoff from adjacent parking lot at the Kortright Centre, Vaughan.
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Planning Considerations[edit]
Planning Content
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Bioretention cell capturing and treating runoff from adjacent parking lot at the Kortright Centre, Vaughan.
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Design[edit]
Design Content
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Bioretention cell capturing and treating runoff from adjacent parking lot at the Kortright Centre, Vaughan.
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Performance[edit]
Performance Content
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Bioretention cell capturing and treating runoff from adjacent parking lot at the Kortright Centre, Vaughan.
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Incentives and Credits[edit]
In Ontario
City of Mississauga
The City of Mississauga has a stormwater management credit program which includes RWH as one of their recommended site strategies[1].
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