Sewerage, sewage treatment and septic tank cleaning services

CPC v2.1 Code: 941

About sewerage, sewage treatment and septic tank cleaning services

cpc code 941 encompasses the vital services of sewerage, sewage treatment, and septic tank cleaning. These activities play a crucial role in maintaining public health, environmental sustainability, and the proper functioning of urban and rural infrastructure. The sewerage and sewage treatment industry is an integral part of the broader waste management sector, which is essential for the smooth operation of communities and the preservation of natural resources.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the collection, transportation, and treatment of wastewater and sewage. This typically includes the operation of sewer systems, pumping stations, and wastewater treatment plants. Sewage treatment processes may involve physical, chemical, and biological methods to remove contaminants and purify the water before it is discharged or reused. Septic tank cleaning services involve the periodic emptying and maintenance of these on-site wastewater treatment systems, ensuring their proper functioning.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the sewerage, sewage treatment, and septic tank cleaning services industry include specialized equipment and machinery, such as sewer pipes, pumps, treatment tanks, and cleaning vehicles. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of plumbers, technicians, and operators to maintain and operate the various components of the wastewater management infrastructure. Electricity, chemicals, and other consumables are also necessary for the treatment and disposal of wastewater and sewage.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the treated wastewater and sewage, which can be discharged into the environment or, in some cases, recycled and reused for various purposes, such as irrigation or industrial processes. The industry also generates byproducts, such as sludge from the treatment process, which may be further processed or disposed of. The outputs of the sewerage, sewage treatment, and septic tank cleaning services industry are often consumed by other industries, such as 111 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, 211 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, and 221 Utilities.

Family tree for sewerage, sewage treatment and septic tank cleaning services

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9'>9: Community, social and personal services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/94'>94: Sewage and waste collection, treatment and disposal and other environmental protection services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/941'>941: Sewerage, sewage treatment and septic tank cleaning services</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/942'>942: Waste collection services</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/943'>943: Waste treatment and disposal services</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/944'>944: Remediation services</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/945'>945: Sanitation and similar services</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/949'>949: Other environmental protection services n.e.c.</a>"]

    C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9411'>9411: Sewerage and sewage treatment services</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9412'>9412: Septic tank emptying and cleaning services</a>"]


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