Addressing cybersecurity threats to our nation’s water systems

Environment and Public Works: Senate Committee · February 5, 2026

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Chair Capito opening statement framing the hearing

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Chair Capito opened the hearing to examine cybersecurity challenges facing drinking water and wastewater systems, saying the nation has "approximately ... 170,000 water and wastewater utilities across the country," warned of foreign and criminal cyber threats, and urged tailored federal solutions (not a "one-size-fits-all" mandate) that account for legacy systems, workforce shortages, and differing utility sizes.

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Hearing on cybersecurity threats to U.S. drinking water and wastewater systems, featuring Senate Environment and Public Works members and witnesses from Marshall University, the National Rural Water Association, and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies discussing vulnerabilities, funding gaps, and recommendations such as circuit-rider technical assistance, Water ISAC funding, and tailored federal support.

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