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Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
NAICS 221310 · United States · 2022 edition
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.
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For Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, the saved research highlights environmental/pollution liability, public liability, infrastructure property. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- Is the operation publicly owned, a cooperative, or privately held — and does it hold any governmental entity status?
- What is the approximate service population or acreage served, and what is the primary use of the water (drinking, irrigation, industrial)?
- What treatment processes are used, and what chemicals are stored or used on-site?
- What is the age and condition of the distribution infrastructure, including any known deferred maintenance?
- Has the operation had any prior environmental incidents, regulatory actions, or boil-water advisories?
- For Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, what should the underwriter know about known or suspected groundwater contamination or prior epa/state regulatory enforcement actions?
- For Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, what should the underwriter know about aging distribution infrastructure with deferred maintenance or documented pipe failures?
- For Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, what should the underwriter know about prior waterborne illness events or boil-water advisories in the service area?
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Water supply and irrigation system operators run treatment plants, pump stations, distribution mains, storage tanks, aqueducts, and related infrastructure to collect, treat, and deliver water for drinking, agricultural irrigation, or industrial use. Operations typically involve continuous 24-hour monitoring, chemical treatment processes, and maintenance of extensive underground and above-ground distribution infrastructure.
Questions to investigate
- Is the operation publicly owned, a cooperative, or privately held — and does it hold any governmental entity status?
- What is the approximate service population or acreage served, and what is the primary use of the water (drinking, irrigation, industrial)?
- What treatment processes are used, and what chemicals are stored or used on-site?
- What is the age and condition of the distribution infrastructure, including any known deferred maintenance?
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