### Question
What is the definition of rural community?


### Answer
The definition of **rural community** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 1301*:

> a city, town, or unincorporated area that has a population of not more than 10,000 inhabitants

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TREATMENT WORKS**

