In the SDWA definition, which option correctly states the criterion of 15 service connections or 25 people?

In the SDWA definition, which option correctly states the criterion of 15 service connections or 25 people?

• A. 25 service connections or regularly serves 15 people
• B. 15 service connections or regularly serves 25 people
• C. 15 service connections or regularly serves 15 people
• D. 25 service connections or regularly serves 25 people

Answer: (B)

Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, a public water system is defined by two alternative thresholds: it has at least 15 service connections, or it regularly serves at least 25 people. This means a system meets the definition either if the number of service connections reaches 15, or if the system serves 25 or more people on a regular basis, even if there are fewer than 15 connections. The option that accurately reflects this dual threshold is the one that says 15 service connections or regularly serves 25 people.

Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, a public water system is defined by two alternative thresholds: it has at least 15 service connections, or it regularly serves at least 25 people. This means a system meets the definition either if the number of service connections reaches 15, or if the system serves 25 or more people on a regular basis, even if there are fewer than 15 connections. The option that accurately reflects this dual threshold is the one that says 15 service connections or regularly serves 25 people.