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Boil water advisoryMicrobiologicalLiftedFirst seen 01/10/2026, 15:56

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Boil Water Advisory Issued in Atlanta Following Cyberattack on Pumping Station

Water service failed for at least 300,000 Atlanta households on July 27 due to a cyberattack that stopped a pumping station, causing a loss of pressure. Authorities advised boiling water before drinking to reduce the risk of contamination. The attack is attributed to cyber actors from Iran.

Location
Atlanta
Country
🇺🇸 USA
Start
27/07/2026, 02:00
End
01/10/2026, 17:18
Event type
Boil water advisory, Microbiological
Status
Lifted
Last updated

Timeline

  1. · Alert first recorded
  2. · Start according to source
  3. · End according to source
  4. · Record last updated

USAReportsOctober 2026ArchiveMethodology

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