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Cybersecurity

Summary

Good news for Surprise—local water officials say their digital systems are totally locked down against the wave of cyberattacks hitting utilities across the country. Thanks to steady investments in cybersecurity, your tap water is safe from hackers.

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

While cybersecurity upgrades cost money upfront, they save residents from the massive bills and chaos of a hacked water system.

✅Who benefits

Every single resident who drinks, cooks with, or bathes in city water gets peace of mind knowing their supply is safe.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

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ABC15 Arizona - SurpriseAug 5, 2026

Surprise water officials say systems secure as cyberattacks target water utilities nationwide

As cyberattacks continue to raise concerns across the country, Surprise officials say they are monitoring threats and investing in protections to keep the city's water and wastewater systems secure.

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