“There have not been enough investments into the water infrastructure since it was constructed. In 1977, 63% of the capital budget went to fund infrastructure repairs and by 2017 9% was going toward water, infrastructure and repairs. That is the biggest reason why we’re seeing issues on our existing infrastructure and more investment needs to […]
Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday as it issued an enforcement alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation’s drinking water.
A series of water main breaks in Atlanta caused widespread disruption on Saturday, as outages and severely reduced water pressure forced some businesses to close and infuriated residents who criticized city officials for failing to provide timely updates.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued an enforcement alert to ensure community water systems comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act to prevent disruptive cyber attacks, including those by nation-state actors.
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced it would invest $99 million in taxpayer funds to support the creation of the world’s largest water recycling center, a project aimed in part at easing California’s reliance on the drought-stricken Colorado River.
California to Receive Half a Billion Federal Dollars for Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Spectrum News 1by Vania Patino“There have not been enough investments into the water infrastructure since it was constructed. In 1977, 63% of the capital budget went to fund infrastructure repairs and by 2017 9% was going toward water, infrastructure and repairs. That is the biggest reason why we’re seeing issues on our existing infrastructure and more investment needs to […]
US Says Cyberattacks Against Water Supplies Are Rising, and Utilities Need to Do More to Stop Them
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC Newsby Michael PhillisCyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday as it issued an enforcement alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation’s drinking water.
California Water: Lake Tahoe Full for First Time Since 2019
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC10 News (Sacramento)Back to back snowier-than-average winters have boosted the water level of the lake to just below the legal limit.
After Pipes Burst in Atlanta, Many Residents Lose Water, Then Patience
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The New York Timesby Rick RojasA series of water main breaks in Atlanta caused widespread disruption on Saturday, as outages and severely reduced water pressure forced some businesses to close and infuriated residents who criticized city officials for failing to provide timely updates.
EPA to Increase Inspections and Take Enforcement Actions to Protect U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Attacks
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CPO Magazineby Alicia HopeThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued an enforcement alert to ensure community water systems comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act to prevent disruptive cyber attacks, including those by nation-state actors.
Major California Water Recycling Program Gets $99M Boost
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /E&E Newsby Jennifer YachninThe Biden administration on Tuesday announced it would invest $99 million in taxpayer funds to support the creation of the world’s largest water recycling center, a project aimed in part at easing California’s reliance on the drought-stricken Colorado River.