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EMC Water LLC Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving EMC Water LLC.
•Discovered on January 26, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number.
•Affects individuals in: Massachusetts, Maine.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

EMC Water LLC experienced an external system breach between August 9, 2025, and August 18, 2025. The company discovered this breach on January 9, 2026, and subsequently reported it to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs on January 26, 2026. Official notification to consumers was also sent on January 26, 2026.

The breach involved the exposure of names and Social Security Numbers. While 160 Massachusetts residents were confirmed affected, the total number of individuals affected nationwide has not been publicly disclosed. No medical records, financial accounts, driver's licenses, or credit/debit card numbers were exposed. Credit monitoring and identity theft protection services for one year were offered through Epiq to affected individuals.

Details about the full scope of the breach and any additional impacts may emerge over time. Notices to affected individuals may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Aug 9, 2025

Company Discovered

Jan 9, 2026

Regulator Notified

Jan 26, 2026

Consumers Notified

Jan 26, 2026

153 days to discover

17 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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Case Status:

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