Do the same horizontal and vertical separation requirements apply to water service lines?
Yes; locate water service taps on a water main so that either the ten foot horizontal separation or 18 inch vertical separation above sanitary sewers, storm sewers, combined sewers, drains, and sewer service connections is provided. For additional information on protection of water service lines refer to the Illinois Plumbing Code or contact the Illinois Department of Public Health. 15. Does a polyethylene pipe have to be protected from sewers when using a directional drilling technique to install the water main at least 18 inches below a sewer, if the material between the invert of the sewer and the crown of the water main is not disturbed? Yes; the water main protection requirements still apply, regardless of the technique used to install the water main. 16. What action must be taken if, during the course of construction, existing utilities, water or sewer lines, are uncovered in unexpected locations which would interfere with the permitted and approved construction? The water main p
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