There are still risks

• Water supplies could be attacked in other ways.
• Destruction of a water treatment facility could stop the flow of water into a distribution system.
• Destruction of storage systems could interrupt supply or even cause flooding.
• Security at water supplies has been increased since 9/11 (for example, see http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dep/html/news/innews.html)
• Other risks to water supplies are less dramatic, but real.
• Over 60% of area residents lost power during Hurricane Bob, some for weeks. Public supplies have back-up power.
• Many utilities rely on automated sensors connected to phone lines or the Internet. These services were interrupted in NY following the 9/11 attacks.

Are there plans to prevent or contain a hazardous spill?