# Foreign hackers breach two Colorado water utilities

> Foreign hackers target US water systems, threatening Colorado residents.
- Title: Foreign hackers breach two Colorado water utilities · Fox News
- Summary: Foreign hackers target US water systems, threatening Colorado residents. Foreign hackers breached two Colorado water utilities, altering equipment settings…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/politics/foreign-hackers-breach-two-more-us-water-utilities-threaten-safety-colorado-residents
- Author: Morgan Phillips
- Published: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: foreign hackers, colorado water utilities, coastal water systems, plc systems, epa, fbi, news, politics
## Foreign hackers breach two Colorado water utilities
Foreign hackers breached two Colorado water utilities' computer systems last month, changing pumping cycles, disabling alarms, and altering equipment settings before operators regained control.
## No drinking water quality affected
The intrusions did not affect drinking water quality or treatment processes, according to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis' office.
## Widespread water system breaches
High-profile cyberattacks have targeted more than 100 drinking water and wastewater systems across 12 states this year, expanding the threat footprint.
## Minnesota water systems impacted
Hackers targeted computerized controls at more than 30 Minnesota water systems, forcing manual operations and backup procedures.
## EPA identifies vulnerabilities
The EPA has identified more than 900 vulnerabilities in over 650 water systems and helped eliminate about 700 at more than 500 utilities since fiscal year 2025.
## FBI declined to comment
The FBI declined to comment when reached by Fox News Digital, while federal authorities warned of cyber threats to water infrastructure.
## Key takeaway

Foreign hackers breached two Colorado water utilities, altering equipment settings without affecting drinking water quality.