### Question
How does the law define community water system?


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

> a public water system that—


(A) serves at least 15 service connections used by year-round residents of the area served by the system

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

