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4 The Authority | October 2025 8 Board of Directors 9 What I Learned at the One Water Summit 10 Meet the 2025-2026 PMAA Executive Committee 22 Authorities On Air 24 Government Relations Update 26 Artificial Intelligence and the Right-to-Know Law: Be Aware of the Risks 27 Stefano, Topper Announce $8.6 Million in State Assistance for Bedford County Improvement Projects 29 Solicitor’s Corner: Shutting Off the Tap: A Practical Guide to Pennsylvania’s Water Termination Law 31 Procurement Risk Management: Exceeding Basic Compliance for Real Results 32 PMAA Online 33 Protecting Against Check Fraud 35 New Members 37 Majority of Employer Boosting Well-Being Programs 38 Solar Array Construction 101 40 PA Turnpike Partners with Local Authorities for Stewardship, Sustainability 43 Langerholc, Rigby Announce $16.5 Million for Water System Improvements in Portage 64 Marketplace 66 Advertiser’s Index PMAA Staff I n thIs I ssue C oNtENts D emystifying Ai: A P rActicAl i ntroDuction for m uniciPAl A uthority o PerAtions 5 m Ake f Aster , s mArter D ecisions with D AtA : t iPs for A uthorities of A ny s ize 12 s ecuring the f low : c yber AnD ot r esilience in the A ge of e merging t echnology 15 s ite - to -s ite c ommunicAtions : r eDucing c ybersecurity r isks 18 h Ave y ou t hought A bout c ybersecurity t oDAy ? 20 o CtobEr 2025 marks thE 22 Nd C ybErsECurity a warENEss m oNth Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual campaign, led by CISA (.gov) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance, to educate the public about the importance of online safety and security. The goal is to empower individuals and organizations to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their data in the digital world. History: Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been observed since 2004. Purpose: The month aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity threats and promote best practices for online safety. Key Themes: A recurring theme is "Secure Our World," emphasizing the collective responsibility in maintaining online security. Activities: The campaign encourages individuals and organizations to participate in activities like learning about online safety tips; s haring cybersecurity information; implementing security measures like strong passwords and multi-factor authentication; and reporting suspicious online activity.