Federal watchdog urges EPA to develop comprehensive cyber strategy to protect water systems
Aug. 6, 2024
The Biden administration has prioritized the drinking and wastewater treatment industries as a number of high-profile hacking incidents have raised concerns about the ability to secure the nation’s drinking water and water treatment sectors.
The White House and EPA in March urged state officials to provide information on how well prepared water utilities were to combat heightened cyber risks. EPA officials said they are still concerned the information is not being integrated into a comprehensive strategy.
