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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.
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:  
{{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]])
*[[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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