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than two feet, and in some less than one foot. The service
pipes, of course, are generally near the surface.
Also, that in this climate provision ought to be made
for frost, considering the great inconvenience and danger to
the public, not only during the time it lasts, but afterwards
on account of the burst water pipes and mains. A small
leakage may not be found out for a long time, and if this
should be adjacent to specifically polluted soil, dangerous
consequences might arise.