Section 23552 Of Article 1. Distribution District Management From California Water Code >> Division 11. >> Part 6.5. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 1.

. The board of the district may in lieu in whole or in part of levying ad valorem assessments for repayment of construction costs under a contract with the United States pursuant to the federal reclamation laws, fix and collect charges for the use of water or for any other service furnished by means of the distribution system in the same manner and with the same effect as charges are made and collected by districts for the use of water or for services.