2811 Water Supply
This class consists of units mainly engaged in the bulk storage or distribution of water. Also included are units mainly engaged in the treatment of water prior to or during distribution in the water supply system. The water supply system may include pumping stations, aqueducts and/or distribution mains.
- Parent group
- 281 Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Services
- Edition
- 2006 Revision 2.0
- Status
- Active
What this code includes
This class consists of units mainly engaged in the bulk storage or distribution of water. Also included are units mainly engaged in the treatment of water prior to or during distribution in the water supply system. The water supply system may include pumping stations, aqueducts and/or distribution mains.
Activities and examples
- Dam operation (water supply)
- Desalination plant operation
- Mineral water supply from the ground
- Water distribution by pipeline
- Water filtration plant operation
- Water reservoir operation
- Water supply for irrigation
- Water supply pumping station operation
- Water supply system operation
Exclusions and references
- the construction or repair of water storage dams, mains or pumping stations - see ANZSIC 3109 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- operating sewerage or drainage systems or sewage treatment plants - see ANZSIC 2812 (Sewerage and Drainage Services)
- the purification and bottling of water for retail sale are included in Division C Manufacturing
- operating irrigation systems - see ANZSIC 0529 (Other Agriculture and Fishing Support Services)
Classification hierarchy
Correspondence mappings
Related ATO BIC codes
Other classes in this group
- 3109 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction the construction or repair of water storage dams, mains or pumping stations is classified there.
- 2812 Sewerage and Drainage Services operating sewerage or drainage systems or sewage treatment plants is classified there.
- 0529 Other Agriculture and Fishing Support Services operating irrigation systems is classified there.
In this section
- 2811Water Supply
- 2812Sewerage and Drainage Services
Official source
- Official source
- ABS detailed classification page
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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