### Question
How is the term municipal water supply system defined?


### Answer
The term **municipal water supply system** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 6511* as the following:

> the reservoirs, canals, ditches, flumes, laterals, pipes, pipelines, and other surface facilities and systems constructed or installed for the collection, impoundment, storage, transportation, or distribution of drinking water

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 6511*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-HEALTHY FOREST RESTORATION > SUBCHAPTER I-HAZARDOUS FUEL REDUCTION ON FEDERAL LAND**

