Florida Drinking Water Operator "B" Practice Test

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Which classification describes a water system that serves 17 homes through a drilled well?

Transient Noncommunity
Community water system
Non-transient Noncommunity
Private water system

The correct answer is: Community water system

A water system that serves 17 homes through a drilled well is classified as a Community water system. This classification is appropriate because a Community water system serves at least 15 service connections or serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year. Since the system caters to a specific residential community with a stable population, it meets these criteria. In contrast, Transient Noncommunity systems typically serve individuals who do not remain in one location for long periods, such as those at campgrounds or gas stations. Non-transient Noncommunity systems serve the same people over six months, like schools or workplaces. A Private water system generally refers to systems that are not regulated under public water system laws, usually serving a single home or a small number of homes without oversight. In this case, the classification as a Community water system accurately reflects the established use and user base of the drilled well serving those 17 homes.