NAICS Code 221 — Utilities
Subsector in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 3 direct sub-codes.
| Code | 221 |
|---|---|
| Title | Utilities |
| Level | Subsector (3-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
Industries in the Utilities subsector provide electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage treatment and disposal through a permanent infrastructure of lines, mains, and pipes. Establishments are grouped together based on the utility service provided and the particular system or facilities required to perform the service.
Where 221 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 22 | Utilities |
| Subsector | 221 | Utilities |
Codes under 221
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
2211 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution |
2212 | Natural Gas Distribution |
2213 | Water, Sewage and Other Systems |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.