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Pipeline Mike Cox State Conservation Engineer

Pipeline Mike Cox State Conservation Engineer. Contractor Certification Training March 2008. Pipeline (516). Purpose: Conveying Water from a Source of Supply to Points of Use for Livestock, Wildlife, or Recreation. Most Pipelines in Indiana are to provide water for grazing livestock.

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Pipeline Mike Cox State Conservation Engineer

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  1. Pipeline Mike Cox State Conservation Engineer Contractor Certification Training March 2008

  2. Pipeline (516) • Purpose: Conveying Water from a Source of Supply to Points of Use for Livestock, Wildlife, or Recreation. • Most Pipelines in Indiana are to provide water for grazing livestock

  3. Pipeline Standard (516) • Working pressure shall not exceed 72% of the pressure rating of the pipe • Approved backflow device shall be installed if the pipeline may be used for human consumption • Will be buried below frost line or protected from freezing

  4. Pipeline Installation • Must be installed to the minimum depth specified on the plans • Typically 24” to 36” depending on area of the state • System shall be pressure tested at the designed working pressure for 2 hours

  5. Pipeline Installation • If limestone or large rock is encountered, the pipe may need bedding: • Trench shall be undercut a minimum of 4 inches • 4 inches of sand, compacted fine grain soils, crushed limestone (#11) or pea gravel • Final backfill material shall be free of large rocks, frozen clods, and other debris greater than 3 inches in diameter

  6. Installation Report IN-ENG-74 http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/engineering/ConsDrawings/pdf/in-eng-74.pdf

  7. NRCS Helping People Help the Land

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