The systems that deliver drinking water to millions of North Carolinians are facing new challenges as climate change brings more extreme weather and utilities contend with growing cybersecurity threats. Nationally, about 120 million people receive drinking water from systems facing similar risks. Climate change is changing how utilities planFor Raleigh Water, preparing for the future means planning for weather patterns that are becoming less predictable. Percent of water systems at high or moderate risk of climate-related hazards by stateClimate change is also changing how utilities think about water treatment. Preparing for tomorrow's risksResearchers say climate change and cybersecurity underscore the growing complexity of delivering safe drinking water.