Utilities

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-002064",
  "term": "Utilities",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "definition": "The Utilities sector comprises establishments engaged in providing the following services: electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal. Within this sector, the specific activities associated with the utility services provided vary by utility: electric power includes generation, transmission, and distribution; natural gas includes distribution; steam supply includes provision and/or distribution; water supply includes treatment and distribution; and sewage removal includes collection, treatment, and disposal of waste through sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities.\n\nUtilities establishments are classified in the North American Industry Classification System as Sector 22.",
  "see_also": [
    "North American Industry Classification System",
    "Services (Econ)"
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/utilities/"
}