§ 6-8.03. Water and sewer lines: Dimensions of separation.  


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  • Except as otherwise provided in Section 6-8.05 of this chapter, water lines and sewer lines shall be located as follows:

    (a)

    The horizontal separation between a water line and a sewer line laid approximately parallel to one another shall not be less than ten (10′) feet.

    (b)

    When a water line and a sewer line cross, the water line shall be higher than the sewer line, and the vertical separation shall not be less than three (3′) feet.

(§ 8601, S.V.M.C.)