America's highly fragmented drinking water systems face growing pressure from cyber threats and more extreme weather.
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Suspected Iran-linked cyberattacks re exposing long-standing vulnerabilities in fragmented U.S. drinking water systems facing aging infrastructure and intensifying climate threats.
Why it matters: Drinking water systems disruptions can threaten public health and essential services, while many utilities—especially smaller ones—lack the staff and resources to strengthen their defenses..
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The sources said Iran is considered the main suspect behind the cyberattacks
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