President Trump rejected the Iran explanation on Friday and blamed Minnesota Gov. At a televised Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump was asked about the cyberattacks that hit more than 30 water systems in the state beginning July 26. Water systems in at least seven states reported incidents to the FBI beginning July 27, and Michigan later confirmed attacks on nine of its systems. AdvertisementRedState reported in June that more than 70 percent of drinking water systems inspected by the EPA beginning in 2023 were violating federal requirements. More than 153,000 drinking water systems operate nationwide without a mandatory federal cybersecurity standard.