### Question
How is the "water supply system" defined?


### Answer
The term **water supply system** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300j* as follows -

> a system for the provision to the public of piped water for human consumption if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves at least 25 individuals and a draw and fill system for the provision to the public of water for human consumption

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

