### Question
How is the term drinking water cooler defined?


### Answer
The term **drinking water cooler** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300j* as the following:

> any mechanical device affixed to drinking water supply plumbing which actively cools water for human consumption

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XII-SAFETY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS > Part F-Additional Requirements To Regulate Safety of Drinking Water**

