### Question
How does Definitions 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 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XII-SAFETY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS > Part A-Definitions**

