NAICS 221310: Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
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. Cross-References.Show more
NAICS 221310 – Water Supply and Irrigation Systems encompasses the design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of infrastructure dedicated to potable water delivery, wastewater conveyance, stormwater management, and agricultural or landscape irrigation systems. This includes pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs, treatment facilities, control valves, metering systems, and aquifer recharge structures.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 221310.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 221310 – Water Supply and Irrigation Systems encompasses the design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of infrastructure dedicated to potable water delivery, wastewater conveyance, stormwater management, and agricultural or landscape irrigation systems. This includes pipelines, pum...
NAICS 221310 – Water Supply and Irrigation Systems encompasses the design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of infrastructure dedicated to potable water delivery, wastewater conveyance, stormwater management, and agricultural or landscape irrigation systems. This includes pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs, treatment facilities, control valves, metering systems, and aquifer recharge structures. In the federal contracting landscape, this NAICS supports mission-critical water security, environmental compliance, and infrastructure resilience across remote installations, military bases, tribal lands, and federal facilities. Projects often require adherence to EPA standards, ANSI/NSF protocols, and sustainable water management practices, making technical expertise in hydraulic modeling, corrosion control, and green infrastructure essential for contractors. Top contractors in this sector include PHOENIX GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, SAUVE CONSTRUCTION LLC, MAVERICK CONSTRUCTORS, LLC, and TECH O. R., LLC, representing a mix of small businesses and mid-sized primes with specialized capabilities in water system construction, pipeline rehabilitation, and irrigation design. These firms frequently compete for task orders under IDIQ contracts and often partner with engineering consultants to deliver full lifecycle solutions. Primary federal buyers include the Department of Defense, Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Justice. Demand is driven by base modernization, wildfire mitigation, tribal water access initiatives, and compliance with federal environmental mandates. Agencies prioritize projects that enhance operational continuity, reduce water loss, and support ecological stewardship on federal lands. The competitive landscape is characterized by regional specialization and niche technical proficiency. Opportunities are concentrated in arid western states and military installations with aging infrastructure. Contractors with proven experience in USDA Rural Development programs, DoD Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) projects, and Bureau of Reclamation collaborations are well-positioned to capture sustained demand. Procurement trends favor integrated design-build delivery and performance-based contracting models.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 221310, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| SCHUTT INDUSTRIES OF CLINTONVILLE, WIS., INC. | $20.1M | 1 |
| AMERICAN WATER ENTERPRISES, LLC | $12.7M | 1 |
| SES ENERGY SERVICES LLC | $9.5M | 1 |
| AMERICAN AG ENERGY, INC. | $8.8M | 1 |
| FOREIGN UTILITY CONSOLIDATED REPORTING | $6.7M | 2 |
| CITY OF WILDWOOD CITY HALL | $6.0M | 1 |
| BAY STATE UTILITY SERVICES, LLC | $5.9M | 3 |
| PYEONGTAEK-SI WATER AND SEWAGE BUSINESS PLACE | $4.4M | 14 |
| ANTELOPE VALLEY EAST KERN WATER AGENCY | $2.6M | 3 |
| CH2M HILL CONSTRUCTORS, INC. | $2.3M | 6 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 221310.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 221310, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 28,699 reported awards
Median Bidders
1
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
78%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
1%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
88% of 32,463 total awards
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
221310This Code Water Supply and Irrigation Systems | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 78% | 28,69988% of 32,463 | |
22131NAICS Industry | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 78% | 28,69988% of 32,463 | |
2213Industry Group Water, Sewage and Other Systems | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 76% | 40,08186% of 46,457 | |
221Subsector | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 74% | 123,73984% of 146,755 | |
22Sector Utilities | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 74% | 123,73984% of 146,755 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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