The Water Cyber Shield Act of 2026 amends the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish cybersecurity.
The Water Cyber Shield Act of 2026 amends the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish cybersecurity requirements for drinking water and wastewater systems. It mandates that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establish baseline cybersecurity standards for public water systems and treatment works. States are required to conduct cybersecurity assessments and inspections of public water systems. The bill also requires covered treatment works to prepare risk and resilience assessments and emergency response plans.
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