According to the Safe Drinking Water Act, which of the following best defines a public water system that supplies water for human consumption?
A
25 or more houses for more than 120 days in a year
B
The public in any capacity, no matter how small
C
15 service connections or 25 people for at least 30 days in a year
D
15 service connections or 25 people for at least 60 days in a year
Correct Option:
D
Explanation
Under the Safe Drinking Water Act definition, a public water system supplies water for human consumption and has at least 15 service connections OR regularly serves at least 25 people for at least 60 days per year. Option (4) is the closest match to the actual rule. (U.S. EPA)
