What type of water system supplies water to the same population year-round?

A Community Water System (CWS) is designed to supply water to the same population year-round. This type of water system serves a residential community and is typically regulated to ensure that it meets certain safety and quality standards. CWSs are often found in towns or cities where they provide a reliable supply of potable water to residents and businesses within that geographic area.

In contrast, Transient Non-Community Water Systems (TNCWS) provide water for transient populations, such as those at campgrounds or rest stops, and do not serve the same users consistently. Non-Transient Non-Community Water Systems (NTNCWS) serve a non-residential population but supply the same group at least four hours a day, for more than 60 days a year, such as schools or factories. Private Water Systems typically refer to individual wells or on-site water sources that serve a single household rather than a community. Therefore, only a Community Water System ensures year-round service to a consistent population.