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NAICS 23491

WATER, SEWER, AND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION

Also known as

NAICS23491WATER SEWER AND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTIONWATERSEWERANDPIPELINECONSTRUCTION

Definition

NAICS 23491 designates WATER, SEWER, AND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION. Bureauify uses NAICS codes to connect industries, contractors, and opportunity searches to the right business vocabulary.

Meaning in practice

NAICS 23491 is a compact identifier that maps to a more exact classification or record family.

Where you’ll see it

You will see it in classification systems, data dictionaries, forms, and metadata. Example: WATER, SEWER, AND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION.

Common confusion

People often confuse the code with the thing it describes.

What to do next

Use the code to reach the exact page, form, or record you need.

Why does NAICS 23491 matter?

(WATER, SEWER, AND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION) is a code concept federal contractors and grant writers run into across solicitations, regulations, and award filings

Source: U.S. Census NAICS taxonomy·Last updated 2026-07-02 by Bureauify·Category: Code·Graph: S-tier (100/100)

Related terms

NAICS — North American Industry Classification System
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PSC — Product Service Code
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FSC 23 — Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
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FSC 28 — Engines, Turbines, and Components
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Where this matters in federal contracting

NAICS 23491 is a code-term in Bureauify. For example: WATER, SEWER, AND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION Codes are compact identifiers, but they carry a lot of meaning: the right code links a user to the right industry, occupation, product/service, or compliance category. Bureauify treats code terms as first-class orientation objects because they are often the shortest path from confusion to the exact page or record the user needs. The related terms above help the user move from the code to its broader vocabulary family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS 23491 in government contracting?▾
NAICS 23491 designates WATER, SEWER, AND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION. Bureauify uses NAICS codes to connect industries, contractors, and opportunity searches to the right business vocabulary.
Can you give an example of NAICS 23491?▾
Yes. WATER, SEWER, AND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION
Why is NAICS 23491 important for government contractors?▾
WATER, SEWER, AND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION is a code term. Codes are compact identifiers that connect users to a more exact industry, occupation, product, or compliance category.
Where will I see NAICS 23491?▾
You will see it in classification systems, data dictionaries, forms, and metadata. Example: WATER, SEWER, AND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION.
What is NAICS 23491 commonly confused with?▾
People often confuse the code with the thing it describes.
What should I do next when I see NAICS 23491?▾
Use the code to reach the exact page, form, or record you need.

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