municipal water systems

Minnesota Water Cyberattack Hits 30 Communities

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Minnesota water cyberattack affecting about 30 communities, showing a Plymouth water tower, system alert screen, and disrupted water infrastructure controls.

CLIFF NOTES: About 30 Minnesota communities experienced cyber-related water-system disruptions over roughly 48 hours. Plymouth, Maple Plain, and South St. Paul used manual operations to maintain water service. Braham asked residents to conserve water after computerized pumping controls went offline, but the system returned in about two hours. Officials said water quality remained safe and … Read more

New EPA Rule To Remove Lead Pipes

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Workers replacing lead pipes in a neighborhood

Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental necessity, yet for many Americans, aging infrastructure and lead-contaminated pipes pose a serious threat to public health. Experts Chad Sidell, President of Corona Environmental Consulting, and Dan Tadesco, leader of the Community Water Systems division at BRDA, shed light on these issues and the solutions available to … Read more