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bio-filtration (bioretention) system
Definition
A grassed or landscaped swale or basin promoting infiltration into the underlying medium. A perforated pipe collects the infiltrated water and conveys it downstream.
Source
(toolkit 20091023)
this term: "bio-filtration bioretention system"

eWater Glossary Version: 1.0.1 — eWater CRC 2009-2011