Coweta County Water and Sewage Authority Targeted in Cyberattack
The Coweta County Water and Sewage Authority in Atlanta was subjected to a cyberattack on July 27th. Attackers gained access through cellular channels, changed passwords, and shut down controls. The IT team detected the breach when communication with the programmable…
Atlanta, GA, August 7, 2026 —
The Coweta County Water and Sewage Authority (CCWSA) in Atlanta experienced a cyberattack on July 27th, during which unauthorized individuals gained access to the system.
- The attackers reportedly utilized cellular channels to infiltrate the CCWSA’s network.
- Upon gaining access, the perpetrators altered passwords and disrupted the control systems.
- The CCWSA’s IT team identified the breach when they lost communication with the programmable logic control (PLC) system.
Despite the cyber intrusion, the CCWSA reported that there was no interruption to water services for customers. Additionally, no customer data was compromised as a result of the incident.
Following the discovery of the breach, the system was transitioned to manual operations. The IT team worked to establish new passwords to secure the system.
This incident is part of a series of cyberattacks affecting water systems in Georgia. On the same day as the CCWSA attack, cyber incidents were also reported at Clayton County and Columbus Water Works. The individuals or groups responsible for these coordinated attacks remain unidentified.
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