Access Control
& Security Systems

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is asking Congress and the Bush Administration for $2 billion in emergency funding to assist water utilities across the nation in assessing and addressing vulnerability to terrorist attack.

The security of America's water supply is a critical component of our overall homeland security," says AWWA executive director Jack Hoffbuhr.

The AWWA suggests all water utilities need to take two immediate steps: To conduct vulnerability assessments; and to install or upgrade secure access controls.

"Some public investment is necessary to ensure that the drinking water supply remains secure," Hoffbuhr says.

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