Year 2000 Computing Crisis: Readiness Of The Electric Power Industry And Status Of The Water Industry

Identifies the electric power industry's vulnerability to Y2K problems and the report status of Y2K readiness. Presents suggestions to: reduce the risk that entities generating, transmitting, or distributing electric power will not meet the June 1999 industry Y2K readiness milestone, and to ensure that customers have adequate info. about the risks of power outages in their service area. The 2nd report identifies the water utility sector's vulnerability to Y2K problems, the reported status of Y2K readiness, and activities being undertaken to address this issue. Presents suggestions to reduce the risk of Year 2000-related failures of drinking water or wastewater services.