Section 3550.116 - Definitions applicable to WWD grants only(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. The population figure is obtained from the most recent decennial Census of the United States (decennial Census). If the applicable population figure cannot be obtained from the most recent decennial Census, RD will determine the applicable population figure based on available population data.(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, as amended at 80 FR 9911, Feb. 24, 2015