(a) Colonia. Any identifiable community designated in writing by the State or county in which it is located; determined to be a colonia on the basis of objective criteria including lack of a potable water supply, lack of adequate sewage systems, and lack of decent, safe, and sanitary housing, inadequate roads, and drainage; and existed and was generally recognized as a colonia before October 1, 1989.
(b) Individual. Resident of a colonia located in a rural area.
(c) Rural areas. Includes unincorporated areas and any city or town with a population not in excess of 10,000 inhabitants according to the most recent decennial census of the United States.
(d) System. A community or central water supply or waste disposal system.
(e) WWD. Water and Waste Disposal grants to individuals. [67 FR 78331, Dec. 24, 2002]