The Biden administration and EPA have issued a nationwide warning about potential Iranian and Chinese state-sponsored cyberattacks on U.S. water and wastewater systems.

These cyberattacks have already compromised information technology within the water facilities, posing significant risks to critical infrastructure.

The White House is calling for water system operators to bolster their cybersecurity in light of the sector's current insufficient defenses.

CISA is actively involved in addressing the issue, working with sector and interagency partners to support the response to these cyber threats.

The EPA plans to create a Water Sector Cybersecurity Task Force to mitigate vulnerabilities and standardize industry-wide cybersecurity measures.

Pennsylvania lawmakers have highlighted the specific risks to drinking water systems from nation-state and terrorist groups.

The Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act of 2023 has been introduced, dedicating $7.5 million to enhance security for America's vulnerable rural water systems.

There is a consensus on the need for immediate action to strengthen cybersecurity in the water sector to prevent public health and environmental crises.