The Water Conservation Fee does not cover sampling for which types of systems?

The Water Conservation Fee specifically excludes sampling for tribal or federal water systems because these systems often have their own regulatory frameworks and funding sources that differ from state-managed or public water utilities. Tribal and federal systems may be governed by distinct laws and regulations that provide them autonomy from state oversight and funding mechanisms, such as the Water Conservation Fee. As a result, responsibilities for water quality monitoring and sampling in these systems typically fall under separate agreements or federal mandates, meaning that state fees do not apply.

In contrast, state-managed water systems, private municipal water systems, and public water utilities generally fall under the regulations of state and local authorities, making them subject to the stipulations of the Water Conservation Fee for sampling and monitoring efforts.