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42 U.S. Code § 300j-16. Assistance to colonias
(a) DefinitionsAs used in this section:
(1) Border State
The term “border State” means Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.
(2) Eligible communityThe term “eligible community” means a low-income community with economic hardship that—
(A)
is commonly referred to as a colonia;
(B)
is located along the United States-Mexico border (generally in an unincorporated area); and
(C)
lacks a safe drinking water supply or adequate facilities for the provision of safe drinking water for human consumption.