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Cybersecurity

“Disabling cyberattacks” are hitting critical US water systems, White House warns

March 20, 2024

Via: ArsTechnica

The Biden administration on Tuesday warned the nation’s governors that drinking water and wastewater utilities in their states are facing “disabling cyberattacks” by hostile foreign nations that are targeting mission-critical plant operations. “Disabling cyberattacks are striking water and wastewater systems […]


Policy, State & Local

The EPA is investigating how California manages its water following complaints from tribes

August 14, 2023

Via: Federal News Network

President Joe Biden’s administration has agreed to investigate how California manages its water after some Native American tribes and environmental groups complained the state’s policies are “rooted in white supremacy.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced last week it would […]


Energy & Environment, Industry

Drought in Western US heats up as a Senate campaign issue

September 20, 2022

Via: Washington's Top News

In a midterm campaign season dominated by inflation, abortion and crime, there’s another issue that is becoming more urgent in Western states: drought. The topic of water historically has played little to no role in campaign ads in much of […]


Energy & Environment, Industry

US: Drought-stricken states to get less from Colorado River

August 16, 2022

Via: Washington's Top News

U.S. officials announced Tuesday that two U.S. states reliant on water from the Colorado River will face more water cuts as they endure extreme drought. The move affecting Arizona and Nevada came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the […]


Policy, State & Local

California lawmakers mull buying out farmers to save water

June 6, 2022

Via: Washington's Top News

After decades of fighting farmers in court over how much water they can take out of California’s rivers and streams, some state lawmakers want to try something different: use taxpayer money to buy out farmers. A proposal in the state […]


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Missouri and Arizona join forces on water safety compliance wizard

July 21, 2017

Via: StateScoop

Arsenic, lead, E. coli, carcinogens — all of these can contaminate the water supply following state and federal compliance failure. To prevent this and protect residents, Missouri and Arizona have partnered on a new online portal to help cities decipher […]