Newport News Waterworks

Officials on the Peninsula are actively monitoring the threat environment to protect the local water supply following recent nationwide cyber attacks that impacted utility companies in at least seven other states. Newport News Mayor Philip Jones announced these measures, confirming that the city and Newport News Waterworks staff are closely monitoring the situation.

Newport News Waterworks urges voluntary water conservation as Virginia remains under a drought warning despite recent rain. The utility reports reservoirs at 75% capacity, 6% lower than last year, with Director Yann Le Gouellec explaining the situation.