**Cyberattacks on Water Utilities Surging: EPA Urges Immediate Action to Protect Drinking Water**
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cyberattacks targeting water utilities in the United States are escalating both in frequency and severity, posing a significant threat to the nation’s drinking water supply, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cautioned on Monday. An enforcement alert issued by the EPA highlighted that approximately 70% of water utilities inspected by federal officials in the past year had violated crucial standards designed to prevent breaches and unauthorized intrusions, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced …