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Water Watch Center Opens Amid Cyberattacks, Trump Cuts CISA

8/12/2026

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The Harris School of Public Policy, together with the National Rural Water Association, opened a Water Watch Center for utilities.
Cyberattacks hit water systems in 12 states, including 30 Minnesota systems, and may stem from Iran.
After the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) urged utilities to disable internet access, President Donald Trump dismissed Iran link and cut one-third of CISA staff.

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Story summary

The Harris School of Public Policy, together with the National Rural Water Association, opened a Water Watch Center for utilities.
Cyberattacks hit water systems in 12 states, including 30 Minnesota systems, and may stem from Iran.
After the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) urged utilities to disable internet access, President Donald Trump dismissed Iran link and cut one-third of CISA staff.