The Department of Homeland Security released a tool for Cyber Vulnerability Scanning for Water Utilities. It is this type of information that Valley Water needs to be aware of. Moreover, the board needs to make sure that staff is protecting our critical infrastructure from any type of malicious attack.
It is essential that Valley Water takes cybersecurity seriously because their systems are responsible for managing the supply and treatment of all water in and out of Santa Clara Valley, including but not limited to: drinking, sanitation, agriculture, and industrial processes. A cyberattack on these systems could lead to contamination, disruption of service, or manipulation of data, potentially causing widespread harm to communities and the environment.
Ensuring robust cybersecurity measures protects against threats that could compromise water quality, availability, and the infrastructure’s integrity, thereby safeguarding public health and maintaining trust in these critical services.
An often overlooked aspect of water supply is the role it plays in our economy. Did you know that the average semiconductor uses over 2200 gallons of water per chip during manufacturing? If water rates go up, so does the price of technology of all kinds. The cost of water affects all aspects of our lives. It affects not only the food we eat but all the technology we use in our daily lives.
Valley Water needs a board member who not only fights to keep rates as low as possible but someone like Bill Roth who can bring critical new skills to a board of directors that is badly in need of rejuvenation.
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