How deep does a water line have to be to be safe from freezing?

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2007-09-01 12:16:17 · 3 answers · asked by Bud F 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden

Below your frost line. Call your community building code enforcement people....

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2007-09-01 12:22:20 · answer #1 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Below frost line is correct. In New England that is 4 feet deep. More toward southern states that could be 1-2 feet deep.

2007-09-01 13:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That depends on where you live. Consult with a plumber or two. Ground freezes to 48 inches where I live, It.s called the frost line.

2007-09-02 00:44:10 · answer #3 · answered by Leslie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋