If a small system is consecutive to a large system should it have to monitor for distribution system locations? If so, does EPA pay for it?
In general, no, the small system will not need to be monitored, but the State and EPA have some discretion in these circumstances and may require the monitoring if the small consecutive system is considered an appropriate location for sampling. Even though the sampling location may be located in the small system, the large system is responsible for sample collection, analysis, and payment. The large system is also responsible for reporting the results.
