Key facts
Code summary
Code 3600
Official title Water collection, treatment and supply
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Ws
PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Class 3600 - Water collection, treatment and supply
PSIC Class 3600 covers Water collection, treatment and supply. Current child subclasses include Water Collection, Treatment and Supply. This four-digit layer is useful when comparing neighboring activities before...
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About this level
Practical summary
Class 3600 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under E Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities > 36 Water Collection, Treatment and Supply > 360 Water collection, treatment and supply. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Water Collection, Treatment and Supply. It is the level people use when they already know the activity family but still need the exact five-digit match.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
This class is used when a business can already narrow the activity family and only needs to compare the final subclasses such as Water Collection, Treatment and Supply. It is the level most often checked before a five-digit decision is finalized.
Selection note
How to choose it
Use this class to choose between its final subclasses such as Water Collection, Treatment and Supply. If two options look close, compare the exact activity, the outputs and the way the business actually earns revenue.
Official note
Source-backed description
This class includes water collection from various sources, treatment and distribution activities by various means of domestic and industrial needs. Collection of water from various sources, as well as distribution by various means is included. The operation of irrigation canals is also included, however the provision of irrigation services through sprinklers, and similar agricultural support services, is not included. This class includes: Collection of water from rivers, lakes, wells, etc. Collection of rain water Purification of water from water supply purposes Treatment of water for industrial and other purposes Distribution of water through mains, by trucks or other means Desalting of sea or ground water to produce water as the principal product of interest Operation of irrigation canals This class excludes: Operation of irrigation equipment for agricultural purposes, see 0151; Treatment of wastewater in order to prevent pollution, see 3700; (Long distance) transport of water via pipelines, see 4940.
FAQ
What does PSIC Class 3600 cover?
PSIC Class 3600 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Water collection, treatment and supply.
How do I compare Class 3600 with the sibling classes?
Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include nearby sibling codes.
Why does Class 3600 matter for a filing decision?
It is usually the last broad checkpoint before the five-digit subclass choice, so it is the right place to catch near-miss classifications.