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Water lines in slab


   
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Old 01-16-21, 03:07 AM
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Water lines in slab
I have a house built in 1955 and the water lines are in or under the slab. There is a poured carport next to the back door with a 2’ x 2’ opening filled with gravel . Would this be where the water lines enter the house or would it be for something else ? Thanks
 
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Old 01-16-21, 04:11 AM
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It could be anything but a square is usually left like that for some reason. The only way to know what's down there is to carefully dig.
 
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Old 01-16-21, 05:21 AM
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Do you have city water or a well? There should be a meter above grade if you have city water. There should be a storage tank above grade if you have a well.
 
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Old 01-18-21, 07:22 AM
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Thanks , I’ll probably have to dig it out.
 
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Old 01-18-21, 07:55 AM
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The water line entrance is usually a straight line from the meter or well.
Is the carport original to the house?
 
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Old 01-19-21, 04:25 AM
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Be careful about digging in that square hole. Gravel under the slab next to the hole can cave in and undermine the foundation.
 
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Old 01-25-21, 07:04 AM
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Not sure if original, but it is not close or inline with water meter so maybe it’s not a water line opening. Thanks
 
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Old 01-25-21, 07:07 AM
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City water and the meters at the street. Thanks
 
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