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Cape May Water System Cyberattack

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A July 27, 2026, cyberattack blocked remote access to the City of Cape May Water and Sewer Department's monitoring system, requiring manual controls until normal operations resumed July 28. The city manager said attackers did not change operational settings or take control, and officials said water service, drinking-water safety and customer data were unaffected.

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