EPA Announces Funding for Water System Cybersecurity, Weather Resiliency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced over $9 million in grant funding for midsize and large water systems to help protect drinking water from cybersecurity threats and improve resiliency for extreme weather events. The agency is also publishing a report highlighting 10 recommendations to strengthen resiliency to cyberattacks in the water sector. The Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability grant program is authorized by Congress through the Safe Drinking Water Act. EPA is seeking grant applications from public water systems serving 10,000 people or more. This funding opportunity will remain open for 60 days on www.grants.gov. Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies CEO Tom Dobbins released a statement