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*Treating runoff collected from nearby impervious surfaces}}
*Treating runoff collected from nearby impervious surfaces}}
'''The fundamental components of a bioretention cell are:'''
'''The fundamental components of a bioretention cell are:'''
*[[Inlets| Inlets]]
*[[Inlets| Inlets]] which may be curb openings, pipes, shallow catchbasins, trench drains or other inlet structures;
*A surface ponding area defined by landscaped side slopes or hardscape structures.
*A surface ponding area defined by landscaped side slopes or hardscape structures;
*A filter bed containing [[Bioretention: Filter media| filter media]]
*A filter bed containing [[Bioretention: Filter media| filter media]];
*An [[Bioretention: Internal water storage| internal water storage reservoir]] composed of a [[reservoir aggregate]] layer, and may include embedded void-forming structures to minimize depth and conserve aggregate, and organic material derived from untreated wood (aids in dissolved nitrogen removal).
*An [[Bioretention: Internal water storage| internal water storage reservoir]] composed of a [[reservoir aggregate]] layer, and may include embedded void-forming structures to minimize depth and conserve aggregate, and organic material derived from untreated wood (aids in dissolved nitrogen removal);
*[[Plant lists|Plants]], and
*[[Plant lists|Plants]];
*A filter bed surface cover layer (e.g. [[mulch]] and [[stone]])
*A filter bed surface cover layer (e.g. [[mulch]] and [[stone]]);
*An [[Overflow| overflow outlet]] to safely convey excess flow to a downstream storm sewer or the next BMP in the treatment train.
*An [[Overflow| overflow outlet]] to safely convey excess flow to a downstream storm sewer or the next BMP in the treatment train.
'''Additional components may include:'''  
'''Additional components may include:'''  
*An [[underdrain]] to redistribute or remove excess water and structures or standpipe ports for periodic inspection and flushing
*An [[underdrain]] to redistribute or remove excess water and structures or standpipe ports for periodic inspection and flushing;
*[[Wells|Monitoring wells]] installed to the base and screened in the [[Bioretention: Internal water storage| internal water storage reservoir]] to verify and track [[Drainage time|drainage time]]
*[[Wells|Monitoring wells]] installed to the base and screened in the [[Bioretention: Internal water storage| internal water storage reservoir]] to verify and track [[Drainage time|drainage time]]; and
*Filter media [[additives]] intended to enhance retention of nutrients, metals, petroleum hydrocarbons and/or bacteria.
*Filter media [[additives]] intended to enhance retention of nutrients, metals, petroleum hydrocarbons and/or bacteria.


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