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    Sewer and Water proximity

    Most modern civil codes require that sewer and water mains cannot be installed in a common trench, and should have at least 10 feet or more of separation to avoid contamination of the water supply. example https://www.cityoffullerton.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=3393 Does anybody...
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    Regulations Regarding Backpitched Mainline

    Hello All, I am not a civil engineer, and am looking for a quick assessment of the inspection video below. https://youtu.be/eGq5amMm9_w The Mainline has been inspected via CCTV, and given the visible water lines , it appears that the pipe is back-pitched and holding water from the 15' mark...

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