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What water utilities need to know about cybersecurity compliance

July 30, 2026 · Tenable Blog · Severity: MEDIUM

Water utilities must prepare for tightening cybersecurity compliance deadlines from federal and state regulators. The EPA is leveraging existing tools to enforce cyber inspections, especially for mid-sized community water systems.

Key Takeaways

  • Water utilities face hard compliance deadlines from federal and state mandates.
  • EPA uses existing authority to inspect cyber gaps despite court stall.
  • Community water systems serving 3,301-49,999 people are affected.
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