The City of Arkansas City experienced a cybersecurity breach early Sunday morning affecting its Water Treatment Facility. Authorities were immediately alerted, and precautionary measures were implemented to safeguard plant operations.
City Manager Randy Frazer assured residents that the water supply remains entirely safe and unaffected by the incident. As a precaution, the Water Treatment Facility has temporarily transitioned to manual operations while cybersecurity experts work to resolve the issue.
Frazer emphasized that residents can continue to rely on the safety of their drinking water. The city is operating under full control during this period, and no disruptions to water service are anticipated.
Cybersecurity professionals and government agencies are collaborating to address the breach and restore normal operations. Enhanced security measures have been put in place to protect the water supply, and there are no expected changes to water quality or service.
