Expert Says Georgia Water System Attack Highlights Critical Security Deficiencies

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, August 6th, 2026

Clayton County authorities say a boil water advisory and low water pressure may have been part of a multistate cyber campaign targeting water infrastructure that could be linked to Iran.

Rex Democratic state Rep. Sandra Scott said she’s heard from constituents upset about the incident.

“It is critical that they truly get to the bottom of it because we know that we all need water,” she said

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