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This work proposes the introduction of water-dependency variables into existing electric grid analysis, specifically for the state of Illinois. The goal is to more explicitly examine how the changes in water use and availability affect electric grid operation and reliability. Collections of relevant electric grid and water data are publicly available, but minimal work has been done in combining these datasets for electric grid analysis. A synthetic electric grid model of the state of Illinois was augmented with water parameters which quantify the interdependent nature of water and energy adequacy in terms of cost and reliability. Using Illinois climate data, reliability analysis was able to develop a probabilistic parameter that characterized a generator's potential for operating at a reduced capacity due to weather conditions. In addition, a cost parameter was developed by measuring the volume of water used for power plant cooling and the cost of water acquisition. 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