The length of the level spreader should be determined by the design storm inflow rate and type of landscape downstream:
The length of the level spreader should be determined by the design storm inflow rate and type of landscape downstream:
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* 1.4 m of level spreader length per every 0.01 m³/s of inflow for discharges to a [[vegetated filter strips|vegetated filter strip]], [[Bioretention| bioretention]], [[Swale| swale]] or grassed area;
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* 1.4 m of level spreader length per every 0.01 m³/s of inflow when draining to a [[vegetated filter strips|vegetated filter strip]], [[Bioretention| bioretention]], [[Swale| swale]] or grassed area;
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* 4.3 m of level spreader length per every 0.01 m³/s of inflow when the spreader discharges to a forested conservation area.
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* 4.3 m of level spreader length per every 0.01 m³/s of inflow when draining to a forested conservation area.
* The minimum level spreader length is 4 m and the maximum is 40 m.
* The minimum level spreader length is 4 m and the maximum is 40 m.
* The level spreader lip should be concrete, wood or pre-fabricated metal.
* The level spreader lip should be concrete, wood or pre-fabricated metal.