Water & Sewer Line & Related Structures Construction
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 23711 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of water and sewer lines, mains, pumping stations, treatment plants, and storage tanks. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this industry if they are engaged in activities primarily related to water, sewer line, and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of water and sewer networks (e.g., storage tanks, pumping stations, water treatment plants, and sewage treatment plants) are included in this industry.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 237110, the only detailed industry in this group.
Illustrative examples
- Distribution line, sewer and water, construction
- Sewer main, pipe and connection, construction
- Fire hydrant installation
- Storm sewer construction
- Irrigation systems construction
- Water main and line construction
- Sewage disposal plant construction
- Pumping station, water and sewage system, construction
- Water system storage tank and tower construction
- Reservoir construction
- Water treatment plant construction
- Water well drilling, digging, boring, or sinking (except water intake wells in oil and gas fields)
Which code does this activity belong in?
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction covers establishments constructing water and sewer infrastructure, including lines, mains, pumping stations, treatment plants, and storage tanks that serve water and sewage systems. This includes new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs of these structures. The boundary with Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction lies in the utility being conveyed; water and sewer systems are classified here, while pipelines transporting oil and gas are classified separately. Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction covers different utility networks entirely, such as electrical and telecommunications infrastructure.
Written for NAICS 237110, the only detailed industry in this group.
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