Definition
Establishments within Tap Water Production and Supply Industry in China (CSIC 2002 Code - 4610) collect and purify natural raw water including surface water and groundwater, manufacture tap water from the raw water according to the standards of drinking water or other water usage criterions, and supply the product water to residents, corporations and other end-users mainly through pipeline networks. Although urban water consumption made up only 9% of total volumes in 2006, the Tap Water Production and Supply Industry in China is highly concentrated in urban areas in China with 95% of total industry revenue and nearly 100% of enterprise activity. This is due to the total welfare policies of water supply for agriculture and rural residents. Therefore, the major activities and services covered in this industry research report are tap water production and supply in urban areas.

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.