EPA steps up enforcement of drinking water systems after finding gaps in addressing cyber vulnerabilities

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued an enforcement alert aimed at drinking water system operators, following the results of inspections over the past eight months showing gaps in compliance with federal standards and a significant number of cyber vulnerabilities.

“Today's alert emphasizes the importance of EPA’s ongoing inspection and enforcement activities under Safe Drinking Water Act section 1433. The agency will increase the number of planned inspections and, where appropriate, will take civil and criminal enforcement actions, including in...