### Question
How does the law define public water system?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300f*, **public water system** is defined as:

> a system for the provision to the public of water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances, if such system has at least fifteen service connections or regularly serves at least twenty-five individuals

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XII-SAFETY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS > Part A-Definitions**

