### Question
How is the "eligible entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300j* as follows -

> the owner or operator of a public water system that—


(i) serves—


(I) a population of not more than 100,000 people

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

