Cybersecurity is the top threat facing business and critical infrastructure in the United States, according to reports and testimony from the Director of National Intelligence, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security.
All water systems should act to examine cybersecurity vulnerabilities and develop a cybersecurity risk management program.
Are you a community water system or do you support community water systems? If so, federal legislation requires systems serving 3,300 or more persons to consider cybersecurity threats in your risk and resilience assessment, as well as in your emergency response plan. This may sound daunting, but AWWA is here to help systems of all sizes.
AWWA has developed some essential planning resources to start water utilities on the path to cyber resilience. They are designed to help you clarify your utility’s exposure to cyber risks, set priorities, and execute an appropriate and proactive cybersecurity strategy.
Communication, outreach, and education about water utilities are a challenge for Kansas communities. The KsAWWA Community Outreach and Public Relations Committee has compiled resources that may be used and shared to reach out to your community about various topics, including drinking water, wastewaster, source water protection, workforce, and more.
The purpose is for all utilities across the state to share resources that can encourage community communication and outreach. If you have images, toolkits, graphics, ideas, etc., please reach out to Community Outreach and Public Relations Committee Chair,
These images may be downloaded, used, and adapted; however, if there is a logo on the image, please leave it there to give credit to those who designed it.
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Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific, and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most important resource. With 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy, and enhance our quality of life.
As part of the AWWA community, you get the latest information on the state of water infrastructure, treatment, quality, regulation, legislation, distribution, sustainability, and more, covering the full spectrum of the water cycle.
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As a member of AWWA, you are allowed to be a member of one section. To become a member of KsAWWA, you would select Kansas as your primary section of choice on the application form. You may also choose to be a multi-section member and choose as many other sections as you wish for an additional fee.
You will have access to KsAWWA’s newsletter Solution H2O, notice to educational opportunities available throughout the state of Kansas, contact information, scholarship information, and much more.
AWWA provides many different membership opportunities including Individual, Utility, Service Provider, and Partner Agencies & Institution. Read more about membership in AWWA.