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[[File:Levelspread.jpg|thumb|This clever design incorporates a level spreading device after a [[curb cut]] has concentrated flow. This kind of treatement train approach would provide an opportunity to provide [[pretreatement]] at the point of concentration. Photo credit: [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/featured/when-it-rains-it-flows MPCA]]
[[File:Levelspread.jpg|thumb|This clever design incorporates a level spreading device after a [[curb cut]] has concentrated flow. This kind of treatement train approach would provide an opportunity to provide [[pretreatment]] at the point of concentration. Photo credit: [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/featured/when-it-rains-it-flows MPCA]]
Level spreaders should conform to the following design criteria in order to ensure non-erosive sheet flow into vegetated areas such as [[vegetated filter strips]], [[swales]] or forested conservation areas<ref>Hathaway, J. M., & Hunt, W. F. (2006). Level Spreaders : Overview , Design , and Maintenance.</ref>.
Level spreaders should conform to the following design criteria in order to ensure non-erosive sheet flow into vegetated areas such as [[vegetated filter strips]], [[swales]] or forested conservation areas<ref>Hathaway, J. M., & Hunt, W. F. (2006). Level Spreaders : Overview , Design , and Maintenance.</ref>.