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Rising Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Infrastructure: Federal Guidance and Next Steps for Operators | Energy & Climate Counsel | Foley Hoag LLP

No US agency has publicly blamed Iran, and investigators are examining whether hackers could have falsely claimed an Iranian connection to sow further discord during the war. Monday 17/08/2026

Your water heater uses nearly a quarter of your home’s energy, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration — and definitely more than that if you like taking long showers. 

Imagine a life without safe drinking water. It isn’t easy. Most of us take for granted that we can just turn on a tap and fill a glass. But that’s not an option for roughly one in four of the world’s population — the 2.1 billion people who still lack access to safe drinking water…

A recent spate of cyberattacks against the United States’ water sector has impacted at least 12 states and 100 municipalities, suggesting a coordinated campaign at scale against U.S. critical infrastructure. Although unconfirmed by the U.S. government, signs point to Iran as the likely culprit. Some media outlets are even going so far as to label…

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Climate tech startup Reservoir just closed an $8 million funding round to manufacture water heaters that do a lot more than heat water. The company’s AI-powered heat pump systems predict household hot water demand, function as thermal batteries for grid energy storage, and monitor plumbing systems for leaks – turning one of the home’s biggest…

A water tower is seen on July 30 in Plymouth, Minn. A cyberattack targeted the operating technology at over 30 water systems in Minnesota, including Plymouth’s late last month, state officials said. Ellen Schmidt/APhide caption