I wish to run a water line from my house to the barn
Behind my house (approx 30 feet run). I live in Connecticut.

A couple of questions:

1) How deep do I have to lay this pipe?
2) What type of pipe do I use- regular CPVC? Schedule 40?
Pex? other?
3) Do I have to cover the trench with something (concrete slabs, etc)
To stop any future picking from hitting the water pipe while digging?

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1) How deep do I have to lay this pipe?
2) What type of pipe do I use- regular CPVC? Schedule 40?
Pex? other?
3) Do I have to cover the trench with something (concrete slabs, etc)
To stop any future picking from hitting the water pipe while digging?

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1) Beneath the frost line in your area.
2) 3/4" Schedule # 40 PVC should do the trick
3) if you're concerned you can mark the trench by covering it with cement but it seems a waste of time and material to me. Just when do you plan on digging down 4 or 5 feet into the ground to hit the water service line? Just remember the lines location. Good luck, Tom,