U.S. lawmakers have reintroduced a bipartisan bill supporting the cybersecurity of small water and wastewater utilities. The bill would expand the existing Circuit Rider Program, which provides technical assistance to water systems serving 10,000 or less people. The senators who reintroduced the legislation stated that only 20% of U.S. water and wastewater systems are currently protected from cyber threats. The Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act of 2024 will authorize funding for hiring circuit riders, which are cybersecurity experts ensuring protection from cyber threats for small water and wastewater systems. 

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