Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

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. 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 Water treatment plant construction Pumping station, water and sewage system, construction Water system storage tank and tower construction Reservoir construction Water well drilling, digging, boring, or sinking (except water intake wells in oil and gas fields)

Constructing marine facilities (e.g., ports), flood control structures, dams, or hydroelectric power generation facilities--are classified in Industry 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; Installing septic tanks--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors; Drilling oil and gas field water intake wells--are classified in U.S. Industry 213111, Drilling Oil and Gas Wells; and Installing and maintaining water and sewer lines performed by water and sewage utilities companies--are classified in Industry Group 2213, Water, Sewage and Other Systems.