Leaching chamber with integrated distribution channel

A leaching chamber for collecting and dispersing water, comprising:

• an elongated body having a top wall, two opposing sidewalls extending downwardly from each side of the top wall, said elongated body defining an internal chamber for collecting the water and having an open bottom to allow for discharge of the water;
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• a distribution channel formed integrally within the top wall of the elongated body and configured for receiving and dispersing the water, said distribution channel being formed longitudinally and being perforated along the elongated body for draining the water into the internal chamber, wherein said elongated body and said distribution channel form a single unitary piece;
• wherein said distribution channel has an open top and said leaching chamber further comprises a channel cover for protecting said distribution channel from backfill when buried and said distribution channel comprises depressions formed on an upper portion of each side of the distribution channel for receiving the channel cover.