Drinking Water Quality
3 storiesDrinking Water Quality describes the safety and condition of water supplied for human use, including treatment, contaminant testing, regulatory standards, and public notification. For Drinking Water Quality, the connection between drinking water standards and contaminant monitoring is recurring; the subject can also encompass public water systems. Coverage of Drinking Water Quality can connect water treatment with consumer confidence reports; another recurring source of context is lead and copper testing. The continuing scope of Drinking Water Quality may include microbial water safety; it can also intersect with chemical contaminants.
Lawmakers Push New Funding After Cyberattacks on Water Utilities
After cyberattacks linked to Iran targeted water systems in at least seven states, federal and state lawmakers are proposing new funding and oversight to strengthen utility cybersecurity and protect critical infrastructure from future threats.
Michigan Attorney General Releases Report on Flint Water Case Failure
A new report from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office defends its approach to the Flint water crisis prosecution, blaming a Supreme Court ruling for the collapse of criminal charges and leaving many Flint residents unsatisfied
New Water Watch Center Offers Cyber Support for Small Utilities
A new Water Watch Center has launched to help small water utilities defend against cyberattacks, as recent incidents in multiple states raise concerns about threats to local water systems