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    Apr 2, 2008, 07:47 PM
    How deep to dig water main in Birmingham, AL. for frost line?
    We are building a new house and want to run the water line ourselves. How deep should the line be so as not to freeze in Birmingham, AL.
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    Apr 2, 2008, 07:58 PM
    You should check with the city building department to find out what the frost line is in your area.

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