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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Hawkinson

Water supplies could be in danger as feds warn of increased cyberattacks targeting municipal systems

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Cyberattacks on local water systems throughout the US are “growing in frequency and intensity,” the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said.

An alert issued by the EPA on Monday instructs officials running community water systems to ensure they comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires them to conduct risk assessments and emergency response plans, in light of the rise in cyberattacks.

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