Maple Plain
Coverage of Maple Plain in the Nexus archive.
- Water cyberattack hits at least 7 states
A coordinated cyberattack targeting operational technology disrupted water systems in at least seven U.S. states, including Minnesota. The attack, which affected over 30 community water systems, caused temporary outages and required manual operations, though no water use advisories were issued. The FBI confirmed the incident, and investigators suspect Iranian hackers were responsible.
- Cyberattacks highlight risks to Minnesota drinking water from aging IT systems
A coordinated cyberattack on over 30 Minnesota community drinking water systems disrupted automated control functions but did not affect water quality. Affected systems in Braham, Maple Plain, Plymouth, and South St. Paul required manual operations, with some declaring states of emergency. The attack’s source is under investigation by state and federal agencies, including the FBI.
- Maple Plain boil water advisory: Pressure loss may have contaminated city's drinking water
A boil water advisory has been issued for Maple Plain due to a loss of water pressure that may have allowed contamination into the city's drinking water system.
- Maple Plain water may be contaminated: boil it before you use it, city says
Maple Plain residents are under a boil water advisory due to potential contamination from a pressure loss caused by a communication failure between the water tower and treatment plant. The city advises boiling water for at least one minute before use for drinking, cooking, and hygiene to kill bacteria, viruses, and parasites that could cause nausea and diarrhea.