Canadian industry

237110 Water and sewer line and related structures construction

Construction d'aqueducs et d'égouts et structures connexes

Official definition

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of water and sewer lines, mains, pumping stations, treatment plants and storage tanks. The type of work performed can be new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleWater and sewer line and related structures construction
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code23711 - Water and sewer line and related structures construction
International correspondenceF4220*
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax.
Filing requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityProvincial workers' compensation boards and provincial trades certification bodies

Inclusions

  • construction of structures (also buildings) that are integral parts of water and sewer networks
  • specialized trade activities related to water and sewer line and related structures construction

Exclusions

  • constructing marine facilities (e.g., ports), flood control structures, dams, or hydroelectric power generation facilities (See 237990 Other heavy and civil engineering construction (US))
  • constructing water intake wells in oil and gas fields (See 213118 Services to oil and gas extraction (CAN))

Examples

  • distribution line, sewer and water, construction
  • pumping stations, water, construction
  • sewage treatment plant, construction management
  • storm sewers, construction
  • water treatment plant construction
  • aqueduct construction, general contractors
  • artesian wells, construction
  • capping of water wells
  • construction management, water and sewer lines
  • construction management, water and sewer lines and related structures
  • construction of structures (also buildings) that are integral parts of water and sewer networks
  • deep wells, water
  • distribution line, sewer and water, construction
  • drilling water wells, contractors
  • filtration plant, construction
  • fire hydrant, installation
  • geothermal drilling, contractors
  • hydrant and flushing hydrant installation
  • irrigation project, construction
  • lagoons, sewage treatment construction
  • manhole construction, contractors
  • pipeline (e.g., gas, oil, sewer, water), construction
  • pumping stations, water, construction
  • reservoir construction
  • sanitary sewers, construction
  • sewage collection and disposal line construction
  • sewage treatment and disposal plants, construction
  • sewage treatment plant, construction management
  • sewer mains, pipes and connections, construction
  • specialized trade activities related to water and sewer line and related structures construction
  • storm sewers, construction
  • utility line (i.e., sewer and water), construction
  • water and sewer line and related structures construction
  • water desalination plant construction
  • water main line construction, general contractors
  • water mains and hydrants, construction
  • water sampling station installation
  • water storage tanks and towers, construction
  • water treatment plant construction
  • water well drilling (except water intake wells in oil and gas fields)
  • water well pumps and well piping systems, installation

Classification Confidence Score

5 of 6 factors passing

8/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkISIC Rev. 4 mapping: F4220*
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedSME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 237110

These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.

01 237110
Water and sewer line and related structures construction

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 237110 Water and sewer line and related structures construction. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 237110
distribution line, sewer and water, construction

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as distribution line, sewer and water, construction. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 237110 Water and sewer line and related structures construction to a business file.

03 237110
pumping stations, water, construction

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as pumping stations, water, construction. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 237110 Water and sewer line and related structures construction to a business file.

04 237110
sewage treatment plant, construction management

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as sewage treatment plant, construction management. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 237110 Water and sewer line and related structures construction to a business file.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

Civil worksBuilding tradesRenovation crewsSite preparationRetrofit projects

In this section

  • 237110Water and sewer line and related structures construction

Commonly confused with

237990 — Other heavy and civil engineering construction

constructing marine facilities (e.g., ports), flood control structures, dams, or hydroelectric powe...

213118 — Services to oil and gas extraction

constructing water intake wells in oil and gas fields (See 213118 Services to oil and gas extractio...

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

F4220*Construction of utility projects

Approximate correspondence

Water and sewer line and related structures construction

US NAICS reference237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

Source row

237110Water and sewer line and related structures construction

This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.

Frequently asked questions

What does code 237110 cover?

Water and sewer line and related structures construction: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of water and sewer lines, mains, pumping stations, treatment plants and storage tanks. The type of work performed can be new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repair...

Which level of the hierarchy is 237110?

It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 237110?

It rolls up to 23711 Water and sewer line and related structures construction.

Should I stop at 237110 or go lower?

This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 237110?

Yes. 2 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.

Are there exclusion notes for 237110?

Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 237110 include illustrative examples?

Yes. 41 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Civil works, Building trades, Renovation crews, Site preparation, Retrofit projects.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 237110?

Yes. The page shows F4220* Construction of utility projects.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.

Why are both English and French titles shown?

NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.

Where does the page text come from?

From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.