U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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.
“Drinking water and wastewater systems play a foundational role in EPA’s Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative by providing essential services that protect public health and water resources while supporting American industry and commerce,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. “With $9 million in grant funding and ten practical, effective, and collaborative recommendations to address cyberattacks, water systems across the country can strengthen their resiliency to threats—from hurricanes to flooding to cyber incidents.”
$9 million for water system resilience
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
