Aging infrastructure that needs billions to fix have exposed the vulnerability of U.S. water and wastewater systems to attacks, thousands of water systems around the country are still at risk.

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"The idea that access to water, especially the clean, drinkable kind, is something that’s worth fighting for is coming to the fore once again, as recent incidents have exposed the vulnerability of U.S. water and wastewater systems to attacks by cyber criminals."
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimmagill/2021/07/25/us-water-supply-system-being-targeted-by-cybercriminals/?sh=781fc06f28e7

"The cyberbreach at a plant in Oldsmar, Florida, which could have resulted in a mass poisoning, was a reminder of a disturbing reality: Despite a decade of warnings, thousands of water systems around the country are still at risk."
https://www.propublica.org/article/hacking-water-systems

"Nation’s water supply is safe for now, experts say. However, the water supply, distribution and treatment facilities are vulnerable to terrorist attack. In addition, aging infrastructure that needs billions to fix only complicates the issues."
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna3340643

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