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The invert level of an existing pipe is the result when you subtract the depth/height of the lowest elevation/level of the inside/inner portion of the existing pipe from the surface reference elevation most commonly known as benchmark (BM). Benchmark (BM) can usually be found on permanent structure in the surface/ground.

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