237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

Overview

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)

Cross-References

  • 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.

Index Entries

Aqueduct construction
Artesian well construction
Capping of water wells
Construction management, water and sewage treatment plant
Construction management, water and sewer line
Distribution line, sewer and water, construction
Drilling water wells (except water intake wells in oil and gas fields)
Fire hydrant installation
Geothermal drilling
Hydrant and flushing hydrant installation
Irrigation project construction (except lawn)
Lagoon, sewage treatment construction
Pumping station, water and sewage system, construction
Reservoir construction
Sanitary sewer construction
Sewage collection and disposal line construction
Sewage disposal plant construction
Sewage treatment plant construction
Sewer construction
Sewer main, pipe and connection, construction
Storm sewer construction
Utility line (i.e., sewer, water), construction
Water desalination plant construction
Water filtration plant construction
Water main and line construction
Water pumping or lift station construction
Water sampling station installation
Water system storage tank and tower construction
Water treatment plant construction
Water well drilling, digging, boring or sinking (except water intake wells in oil and gas fields)
Water well pump and well piping system installation