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  • At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran-backed hackers, sources say

    08/06/2026 6:53:01 AM PDT · by Twotone · 17 replies
    CBS News ^ | August 5, 2026 | Nicole Sganga
    Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News on Wednesday. Those states include Michigan, Minnesota, Georgia, New Jersey and South Dakota. In Minnesota specifically, more than 30 community water systems were impacted, CBS News previously learned. In Georgia, the Clayton County Water Authority, which serves 300,000 customers in the Atlanta area, said cyber activity last month caused a water pressure drop and forced the agency to issue a boil water advisory. Service was restored within hours, however....
  • EPA Proposes Drinking Water Rules to Reduce Illness, Cancer Risks;Est. Benefits Top $2 Bil. Annually

    07/11/2003 9:20:47 PM PDT · by chance33_98 · 3 replies · 149+ views
    EPA Proposes Drinking Water Rules to Reduce Illness, Cancer Risks; Estimated Benefits Top $2 Billion Annually 7/11/03 4:10:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: National Desk Contact: John Millett, 202-564-7842 WASHINGTON, July 11 /U.S. Newswire/ -- To further reduce the risk of illness from microbes and decrease cancer risks from chemicals that form during drinking water treatment, EPA is proposing rules that would require drinking water systems to monitor for and increase protection against Cryptosporidium while expanding the monitoring and control of disinfection byproducts. Building upon rules now in effect, the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2) and the...