City of Wichita Falls Cypress Water Treatment Facility Data Breach

The City of Wichita Falls Cypress Water Treatment Facility in Texas notified the Texas Attorney General of a data breach affecting at least one individual. Written notice was sent by email to those impacted. Companies that collect and store personal information have a responsibility to protect it with reasonable security measures.

City of Wichita Falls Cypress Water Treatment Facility’s Data Breach Investigation

The City of Wichita Falls Cypress Water Treatment Facility, located in Wichita Falls, Texas, reported a data security incident to the Texas Attorney General’s Office. According to the filing, the facility notified at least one individual whose information was affected. The Texas AG filing categorizes the exposed information only as “Other,” without further public detail on the specific data elements involved.

Municipal utility and water treatment facilities are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals because they often manage sensitive records tied to employees, contractors, and account holders while operating with limited cybersecurity budgets compared to private-sector companies of similar size. Public entities such as water treatment facilities are also required to comply with state breach notification laws, which generally require notice to affected individuals and, in many states, formal notification to the state Attorney General once a qualifying incident is confirmed.

As is common with early breach notifications filed with state Attorneys General, this filing does not specify the root cause of the incident (for example, whether it stemmed from a phishing attack, unauthorized network access, or a vendor-side compromise). Consumers with questions about the specific nature of the breach are encouraged to review any direct notice they may have received from the facility.

When Did This Breach Occur?

The exact date the breach occurred or was detected has not been publicly disclosed. The incident was published to the Texas Attorney General’s data security breach report list on August 15, 2025, which reflects when the report became public, not necessarily when the breach itself took place.

What Information Was Breached?

The Texas AG filing lists the type of information affected only as “Other,” without a more specific breakdown of data categories. The specific data elements involved have not been publicly disclosed.

What You Can Do

If you received a notice from the City of Wichita Falls Cypress Water Treatment Facility, monitor your accounts and any communications referencing this facility for signs of suspicious activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, and remain cautious of unsolicited calls, emails, or texts claiming to be from the facility or affiliated agencies.

File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against City of Wichita Falls Cypress Water Treatment Facility

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