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Voters should care about this bill because our public water systems are essential for daily life and public health, yet they are increasingly targets for cyberattacks by malicious actors. A successful cyberattack could shut down water treatment plants, tamper with chemical levels, or disrupt water delivery, leading to significant public health risks and widespread inconvenience.
If this bill becomes law, water systems will have a clearer path and dedicated federal support to invest in cybersecurity training for their employees. This could proactively strengthen defenses, making our water supply more resilient to modern digital threats. If it doesn't pass, many water systems, especially smaller ones with limited budgets, might struggle to afford the specialized training needed, leaving them more vulnerable and potentially exposing communities to the serious consequences of a cyberattack on their critical water infrastructure.
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Voters should care about this bill because our public water systems are essential for daily life and public health, yet they are increasingly targets for cyberattacks by malicious actors. A successful cyberattack could shut down water treatment plants, tamper with chemical levels, or disrupt water delivery, leading to significant public health risks and widespread inconvenience.
If this bill becomes law, water systems will have a clearer path and dedicated federal support to invest in cybersecurity training for their employees. This could proactively strengthen defenses, making our water supply more resilient to modern digital threats. If it doesn't pass, many water systems, especially smaller ones with limited budgets, might struggle to afford the specialized training needed, leaving them more vulnerable and potentially exposing communities to the serious consequences of a cyberattack on their critical water infrastructure.
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