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    Nov 11, 2008, 03:38 PM
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    Can I bury an electric UF wire and a plastic water line in the same trench?
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    Nov 11, 2008, 04:02 PM
    Yes you can. Local jurisdictions may have separation requirements though, although water is not usually an issue. I know electric and gas in the same trench usually requires a minimum separation.
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    Nov 11, 2008, 06:46 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by stanfortyman View Post
    Yes you can. Local jurisdictions may have separation requirements though, although water is not usually an issue. I know electric and gas in the same trench usually requires a minimum separation.
    I agree!
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