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This page is about the practice of infiltrating surface runoff through an engineered soil with subterranean infrastructure.
This article is about planted installations designed to capture surface runoff through an engineered soil with subterranean infrastructure. <br>
For simpler, residential systems, see [[Rain Gardens]]. <br>
For linear systems, which convey flow, but are otherwise similar see [[Bioswales]].
===Overview===
<p>Bioretention cells are the
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<p><strong>The fundamental components of a bioretention cell are:</strong>
*Biomedia - an engineered soil mix
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<p><strong>Additional components may include:</strong>
*Impermeable membrane to prevent infiltration to soils below
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