Rep. Turner Says Infrastructure Should Be "Hardened" as U.S. Probes if Iran Is Behind Cyberattack on Water Systems

Why Iran Is In Spotlight After Water Systems Hacked In 7 US States

The federal government's data shows that there are 152,000 public drinking water systems and more than 16,000 wastewater treatment facilities across the US.

How hackers attack municipal water systems

Hackers tried to break into at least 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota on July 26-27, 2026. Since then, Michigan, New Jersey and several other states have reported similar cyberattacks.

Water systems are ripe for cyberattacks, experts warn after suspected Iranian hacks

As lawmakers call for protections after incidents in 12 states, an EPA rule that Republicans fought would “remove most of the low-hanging fruit,” a cybersecurity expert said.

Iranian cyberattacks put focus on Vermont water system security

A wave of suspected Iranian cyberattacks against U.S. water and wastewater systems is putting new attention on the vulnerability of Vermont’s small water utilities — and on what the state has, and has not, done to protect them.

Kentucky officials report no cyber attacks on water systems

FRANKFORT – While cyber attacks on municipal water systems have been reported over the past several weeks in at least 12 states, Kentucky officials say none have taken place here. According to a story that appeared in The Conversation, hackers tried to break into at least 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota on July 26-27. Since then, Michigan, New Jersey and ther states have reported similar cyber-attacks. They did not try to infiltrate the …

Hackers targeted water systems in seven states. Here’s how they tried to take control

Hackers tried to break into at least 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota on July 26-27, 2026