March 2017 Digest

March 31, 2017

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Hackers Attack Model Water Treatment Facility in Cybersecurity Competition

‘Capture-the-flag’ challenge alludes to potential vulnerabilities in the water sector

A miniature mock water treatment facility was the target of cyberattacks at the first-ever Passcode Cup hacking competition. A network security challenge using a computer simulation based on the traditional “capture-the-flag” team game was held in Washington, D.C., as a training opportunity for future cybersecurity professionals. Hacking teams from universities and the private sector participated in the 4-hour competition.

My Water Legacy: Fran Bonaccorso Follows in His Father’s Footsteps

Joe Bonaccorso has passed on a dedication to water treatment to his son, Fran.

“My father equates our family dinners to those on Blue Bloods, a TV show about a [multigenerational] family in the law enforcement community,” Fran said. “But he calls us Brown Bloods. It’s cute in a wastewater and sewer kind of way. We are proud to do what we do, and we are proud we do it as a family.”

City of Carlsbad Spreads the Message: Don’t Believe the Hype About Using Wipes

When wastewater treatment professionals noticed an increase in clogged pipes, the City of Carlsbad, Calif., decided to do something about it. City officials released the Wipes Clog Pipes video series.

New Jersey Water Environment Association Receives Award for Training

During the past year, the New Jersey Water Environment Association provided approximately 50,000 hours of training to the environmental community. This dedication to education was recognized when the organization received the 2016 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award in the adult-led environmental education category.

Fluvial Innovations Shares Flooding Data in Infographic

Severe flooding has been increasing throughout the United Kingdom (UK). Fluvial Innovations (Poole, England) created an infographic to show the types of floods that can occur, the causes of flooding, and the associated costs.