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Introduction Of Bioretention
Bioretention is the cleaning process of storm water runoff. It also removes pollutants and debris. The main objective of bioretention is to reduce peak runoff and remove contaminants from storm water runoff.
Description Of Bioretention Basin
The designed treatment area, which typically consists of a bed of sand, a layer of filter media, and plants on top of the filter media, is where stormwater is first directed. Over the years, several soil amendments have been suggested, including biochar, coconut husk, and water treatment residues. According to reports, these materials do a better job in removing pollutants.
To evenly distribute runoff along the length of the pond area, which is composed of a surface organic layer groundcover and underlying planting soil, the runoff first passes over or through the sand bed. This slows down the rate of runoff. Over the course of several days, water stored in the planting soil in the bioretention area seeps into the soil below.
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What Are Bioretention Cells?
Landscaped depressions called bioretention cells. They are used to collect and absorb storm water runoff from impervious surfaces. They are also reduce runoff and water pollution.