A public water system provides the public with piped water for human consumption, serves at least 15 service connections, and regularly serves at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year.

A public water system provides the public with piped water for human consumption, serves at least 15 service connections, and regularly serves at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Only systems serving 50 or more people daily

Answer: (A)

Public water systems are defined by providing piped water to the public and meeting minimum size thresholds. Specifically, a system must have at least 15 service connections or regularly serve at least 25 people per day for at least 60 days per year. The statement includes piped water, at least 15 service connections, and at least 25 people daily for 60 days a year, which all meet these criteria. Therefore, it qualifies as a public water system.

Public water systems are defined by providing piped water to the public and meeting minimum size thresholds. Specifically, a system must have at least 15 service connections or regularly serve at least 25 people per day for at least 60 days per year. The statement includes piped water, at least 15 service connections, and at least 25 people daily for 60 days a year, which all meet these criteria. Therefore, it qualifies as a public water system.