What type of entity typically owns a nonmunicipal community water system?

A nonmunicipal community water system is typically owned by private parties. These systems are distinct from municipal systems, which are operated by local government entities. Private ownership of water systems can include various arrangements such as homeowner associations, private companies, or individual landowners who collectively provide water services to a community.

In the context of community water systems, private ownership allows for flexibility and potentially more direct management of the services offered to residents. These systems often serve smaller communities or developments where municipal infrastructure may not be available or economically feasible.

The other options reflect different types of ownership structures: non-profit organizations might run some community services but are less common for water systems, public utilities usually pertain to municipal or government-operated services, and local governments typically manage city or town water systems. In contrast, private parties take responsibility for operating and maintaining nonmunicipal community water systems.