Below, a description of the types of establishments to which NAICS code 221310 is dedicated, as well as their corresponding classification, will be presented. This analysis will allow us to better understand the characteristics and functions of the businesses included within said category.
Description NAICS Code 221310 – Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating water treatment plants and/or operating water supply systems. The water supply system may include pumping stations, aqueducts, and/or distribution mains. The water may be used for drinking, irrigation, or other uses.
NAICS code 221310 includes:
- Canal, irrigation
- Filtration plant, water
- Impounding reservoirs, irrigation
- Irrigation system operation
- Water distribution (except irrigation)
- Water distribution for irrigation
- Water filtration plant operation
- Water supply systems
- Water treatment and distribution
- Water treatment plants
NAICS Code 221310 does not include the following references:
- Establishments primarily engaged in irrigation project construction (except lawn) are classified in Industry 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction;
- Establishments primarily engaged in installing lawn sprinkler systems are classified in Industry 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors;
- Establishments primarily engaged in lawn irrigation services are classified in Industry 561730, Landscaping Services;
- Establishments primarily engaged in retailing bottled water are classified in U.S. Industry 445298, All Other Specialty Food Retailers; and
- Government establishments primarily engaged in administering irrigation districts are classified in Industry 926130, Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities.
