EPA safeguards drinking water against cyberattacks, weather severity
On Aug. 31, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $11.75 million in grant funding for midsize and large drinking water systems. The funding aims to protect these systems from cybersecurity threats and improve resiliency against extreme weather events.
“American families, businesses and schools rely on their local drinking water system to provide clean and safe water, day-in and day-out. Cyberattacks, wildfires, flooding and other hazards represent a significant risk to water system operations, and EPA provides vital support to help increase resiliency to such threats,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. “With over $11 million in grant funding, EPA is helping ten drinking water systems strengthen their resilience to these risks while advancing best practices within the water sector. This funding is just one part of the equation and complements the agency’s technical assistance work and partnership with federal agencies, states and the water sector to address cyberattacks and natural hazards.”
