### Question
How does PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE define supplier of water?


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

> any person who owns or operates a public water system

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

