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MPWiK-WROC

MPWiK-WROC is tracked because digital disruptions affecting its network administration or registered internet resources could cascade to customer portals, billing systems, and possibly operational technology networks supporting water supply. The publicly recorded ASN provides an externally visible indicator of that dependency, enabling monitoring of registry changes or new routing activity that may signal operational stress or security incidents.

Evidence Pack

Primary-source references used for classification and impact scoring.

Context

MPWiK-WROC is the registry name for AS210262, owned by Wrocław's municipal water and sewage utility. The entity provides critical urban services while maintaining a direct internet routing presence. Evidence consists of RDAP registry records, BGP.Tools data, and the official company website confirming its utility role. No active BGP prefix announcements are currently observed, and no PeeringDB entry exists. The internal network architecture and OT/IT separation remain undisclosed. Watchpoints include registry record changes, new prefix announcements, and official website updates. The profile gives analysts a baseline for monitoring dependency signals and network changes that may indicate operational or administrative shifts.

Core Entity Brief

Core Entity Brief

EntityMPWiK-WROC
Public roleMPWiK-WROC is tracked because digital disruptions affecting its network administration or registered internet resources could cascade to customer portals, billing systems, and possibly operational technology networks supporting water supply. The publicly recorded ASN provides an externally visible indicator of that dependency, enabling monitoring of registry changes or new routing activity that may signal operational stress or security incidents.
RegionEurope/Poland
CategoryNetwork-related institution
Primary domainInfrastructure
Signal focusInstitution Type
Time horizonQuarter (30-120d)
ImpactMedium
Confidence0.95
Evidence coverage6 public source references
Related coverageProfile anchor article
WebsitePublic evidence pending
Last updateJun 02, 2026

MPWiK-WROC is the RIPE registry alias for Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji S.A., the municipal water and sewage utility of Wrocław, Poland, which also holds dormant autonomous system AS210262.

What It Does

  • Service provision: The utility supplies drinking water and collects/treats wastewater for the city of Wrocław.
  • Registry presence: The organisation holds an autonomous system number (AS210262) in the RIPE NCC registry. There is no evidence that the ASN is used to sell internet services or connect external customers; it appears to be a supportive asset for the utility's own connectivity.

Operating Snapshot

  • Legal identity: MPWiK S.A. is a Polish joint-stock company (spółka akcyjna) wholly owned by the city of Wrocław, responsible for municipal water services.
  • Routing status: AS210262 currently announces no BGP prefixes. The public routing footprint is limited to the registry entry.

Control Surface

  • RIPE NCC registration: The aut-num object for AS210262, along with the associated organisation and abuse-contact records, can be modified by the holder. Changes to these records alter the public identity of the network resource.
  • Corporate website: The mpwik.wroc.pl domain is the official public face of the utility. It describes services, announcements, and contact information, making it a surface for operational communication and reputation.

Watchpoints

  • Registry record modifications: Changes to AS210262's name, contact, or organisation in RIPE would signal administrative activity and may affect how external monitors interpret the entity.
  • New prefix announcements: If AS210262 begins advertising routes, it would become an active participant in BGP, potentially exposing the internal network to routing attacks and increasing its internet dependency.
  • Website content shifts: The utility's website provides updates on service status and corporate information. Sudden changes, prolonged downtime, or misleading content could indicate a cyber incident or operational disruption.

Domain of operation

MPWiK-WROC is tracked because digital disruptions affecting its network administration or registered internet resources could cascade to customer portals, billing systems, and possibly operational technology networks supporting water supply. The publicly recorded ASN provides an externally visible indicator of that dependency, enabling monitoring of registry changes or new routing activity that may signal operational stress or security incidents.

  • Public role: MPWiK-WROC is framed by mpwik-wroc is tracked because digital disruptions affecting its network administration or registered internet resources could cascade to customer portals, billing systems, and possibly operational technology networks supporting water supply. the publicly recorded asn provides an externally visible indicator of that dependency, enabling monitoring of registry changes or new routing activity that may signal operational stress or security incidents. and public infrastructure context. Evidence basis: Registry RDAP / WHOIS record; Registry RDAP / WHOIS record
  • Operating surface: Critical Infrastructure & Autonomous System and Europe/Poland provide the public context for this institution profile. Evidence basis: Registry RDAP / WHOIS record; Registry RDAP / WHOIS record

Timeline

  1. MPWiK-WROC public profile updated

    Public coverage records MPWiK-WROC as a subject for role, operating context, and evidence review.

Signal Map

Signal Map

  • Why tracked: MPWiK-WROC is tracked because digital disruptions affecting its network administration or registered internet resources could cascade to customer portals, billing systems, and possibly operational technology networks supporting water supply. The publicly recorded ASN provides an externally visible indicator of that dependency, enabling monitoring of registry changes or new routing activity that may signal operational stress or security incidents.
  • Object role: The organisation is the primary water and sewage utility for Wrocław. Its public role encompasses drinking water production, distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment. On the internet side, it holds a registered but dormant autonomous system (AS210262) with no currently advertised prefixes, creating an external observation point for its network posture.
  • Impact note: As a city water and sewage utility, network disruptions could cause service outages, billing failures, or loss of operational telemetry, potentially affecting public health and safety. Even without active routing announcements, the existence of the registered ASN means any future BGP announcements or registry record changes may reveal a digital transformation or a security breach warranting investigation.
  • Control surface: public operating records, official service pages, source-backed relationship updates
  • Key dependencies: official company sources, public registries, operator-published records

Public View

The public read of MPWiK-WROC is limited to visible role, operating context, and relationship evidence.

Watchpoints

  • New public role, affiliation, product, policy, or market disclosures.
  • Verified relationship changes involving named organizations or people.

Caveats

  • Private or unverified claims are excluded from this public view.

FAQ

Why is MPWiK-WROC included?

MPWiK-WROC has public evidence that makes the institution relevant to BTW's coverage of digital infrastructure, governance, or markets.

What is public about this profile?

The public layer covers visible role, operating context, linked organizations, and evidence-backed watchpoints.

What should readers watch next?

Readers should watch for source-backed role changes, new partnerships, regulatory exposure, operating expansion, or evidence that changes the public assessment.

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