Hampton Roads Sanitation District Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Hampton Roads Sanitation District is notifying consumers of a cybersecurity incident discovered on October 6, 2025. If you received a breach letter or believe your information was involved, complete the form on this page to explore your legal options and secure free identity-protection services.

Incident Timeline

• October 6, 2025 — Discovery: HRSD detected unusual activity within its network and activated its incident-response plan.
• October 6, 2025 — Investigation Begins: Third-party cybersecurity specialists were engaged to assist with containment and forensics.
• November 3, 2025 — Review Completed: HRSD finalized the list of individuals whose information was located in accessed files.
• November 10, 2025 — Consumer Notices: Written notifications were mailed to affected individuals.
• November 12, 2025 — Regulatory Filing: HRSD submitted its breach report to the Maine Attorney General.

What Happened

According to the regulatory filing, an unauthorized party gained access to certain HRSD network resources. While the organization states it has no evidence of misuse, files containing personal information were potentially viewed.

Information Involved

The letter does not specify the exact data elements present in the accessed files. HRSD indicates the investigation and cataloging of impacted information are complete, and individualized notices have been sent to everyone identified.

HRSD’s Response

Hampton Roads Sanitation District reports taking the following actions:

• Secured and remediated affected systems.
• Implemented additional technical safeguards and updated procedures.
• Engaged external cybersecurity experts to support the response.
• Provided written notice to potentially affected individuals.
• Offered complimentary credit-monitoring services.

Steps You Can Take

Impacted individuals are urged to:

• Enroll in the free credit-monitoring service referenced in the notification letter.
• Review bank, credit-card, and other financial statements for unfamiliar activity.
• Obtain a copy of your credit report and monitor for new accounts.
• Report any suspicious transactions to your financial institution immediately.

Company Overview

Hampton Roads Sanitation District is a regional wastewater treatment utility founded in 1940. Key details include:

• Industry: Wastewater Treatment
• Headquarters: 1434 Air Rail Ave, Virginia Beach, VA, US
• Website: hrsd.com
• Social Media: Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube

Frequently Asked Questions

I received a data breach letter from Hampton Roads Sanitation District — what should I do?

Activate the complimentary credit-monitoring offered in the letter and monitor your financial accounts closely.

How do I submit a claim related to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District data breach?

Use the claim-registration form on this page. A member of our legal team will review your information and advise on eligibility.

What information did the Hampton Roads Sanitation District breach expose?

The company has not publicly listed the specific data points involved. Individual letters outline what information was found in your records.

Did Hampton Roads Sanitation District offer credit monitoring?

Yes. Impacted consumers are eligible for complimentary credit-monitoring services at no cost.

How many people were affected by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District breach?

The total number of affected individuals has not been disclosed in the Maine filing.

How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Hampton Roads Sanitation District?

You can download it directly from the Maine Attorney General website using the button above or the link in the Sources sidebar.