Locating Sewer Lines?

speedball1 · Jan 23, 2012, 03:53 AM

Is there a question in there somewhere? If so, let's have it. Regards, Tom

Schoolmarm97 · Jan 23, 2012, 06:51 AM

Your best bet is to contact the local jurisdiction that installed the lines. They can tell you how far down they are.

speedball1 · Jan 23, 2012, 09:30 AM

The depth of your sewer line will be determined by your area. Back in Wisconsin we ran our sewers at 6' and below. Here in Florida we run our sewers at 3 or 4 foot deep.

Fr_Chuck · Jan 23, 2012, 09:54 AM

And is it at the street near the city connection. or at the home coming out? They can be much deeper.

mygirlsdad77 · Jan 23, 2012, 05:37 PM

If you really want to get technicall, you can hire a plumber with a locating device. Or you can buy one yourself, but trust me, the goods ones are really, really spendy. With this device, they can send it down the sewer, and not only tell you the depth, but the exact location of the underground sewer (within an inch or two). The machine isnt worth the cost for a one time use, but well worth the cost if you do it as part of your trade. Probably cost a couple hundred bucks, give or take, to have it hired out, but well worth it vs digging forever and never finding the pipe.

speedball1 · Jan 24, 2012, 04:01 AM

What. exactly are you asking? Can you be more specific? Back to you, Tom

Schoolmarm97 · Jan 24, 2012, 08:58 AM

Mygirlsdad, do you know if that's the sort of tool that can be rented? If so, that might be an option.

mygirlsdad77 · Jan 24, 2012, 03:42 PM

I dont really know. We have our own, but used to use the cities. I live in a pretty small town, no large rental shops around here. Couldnt hurt to check around. Let me know what you find out, if you get a chance.

lilbitt7 · Feb 1, 2012, 04:07 AM

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