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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.