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Story summary
- U.S. water utilities are implementing rugged mobile technology to improve efficiency and connectivity, particularly in rural areas.
- A 2024 report identified 97 drinking water systems with critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities affecting 26.6 million users.
- The American Society of Civil Engineers rated drinking water infrastructure a C- in 2025, citing aging systems and funding challenges.
- Enhanced connectivity in rugged devices facilitates real-time data access for proactive maintenance and faster issue resolution.
- The industry faces workforce shortages as many experienced workers retire, creating a need for new hires.
