### Question
How does SAFETY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS define eligible community?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300j*, **eligible community** is defined as:

> a low-income community with economic hardship that—


(A) is commonly referred to as a colonia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XII-SAFETY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS > Part E-General Provisions**

