Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Recovering Resources, Transforming Water
Strategic Plan
Protecting Our Water Environment
![Board of Commissioners Head Shot: Kari K. Steele, President](http://www.mwrd.org/sites/default/files/styles/tile/public/images/2023-10/BOC-Headshot-Kari%20K%20Steele_0.jpg?h=c42a09d7)
President's Annual Message - 2023
![Aerial view of a channel of water, a bridge and Lake Michigan with a large decorative religious temple visible](http://www.mwrd.org/sites/default/files/styles/tile/public/images/2023-11/21%200417_0081_Wilmette%20pumping%20station.jpg?h=3855056e)
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
![Sign up for Overflow Action alerts](http://www.mwrd.org/sites/default/files/styles/tile/public/images/2023-11/OverflowAction.jpg?h=fbf7a813)
Overflow Action
![A crane lifting a large chemical storage tank into position at a water treatment facility with the Chicago skyline visible in the distant background](http://www.mwrd.org/sites/default/files/styles/tile/public/images/2023-11/23%201024_DW0252.jpg?h=b0f252c4)
Procurement and Materials Management
You can help prevent flooding and protect water quality!
Native Landscaping
Native landscaping can help reduce flooding, protect water quality and provide habitat for wildlife.
Rain Barrels
We have rain barrels for sale for a low price, delivery included. Rain barrels capture rainwater from your roof and save it for later use.
Green Infrastructure
Capturing stormwater where it falls through natural systems and permeable surfaces.
Medication Disposal
When not disposed of properly, pharmaceuticals can end up in waterways. You can help keep pharmaceuticals from entering our waterways by disposing of unwanted medicine properly at the locations listed on this page.
Videos
![An MWRD operations manager standing in front of an aeration tank](http://mwrd.org/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x600/public/images/2023-10/Screenshot%202023-10-19%20at%207.47.26%E2%80%AFPM_0.png)
Join Our Team
![SWRP](http://mwrd.org/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x600/public/images/2024-05/Stickney_449x257.jpg)
How Chicago Cleans 1.4 Billion Gallons Of Wastewater Every Day
![Where Does IT Go?](http://mwrd.org/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x600/public/images/2023-10/WDIG.jpg)
Where Does IT Go?
![Aerial view of a boat pushing four barges full of material on a canal at sunset](http://mwrd.org/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x600/public/images/2023-11/20%200723_0196_barge%20on%20CSSC%20at%20Lockport.jpg)
Virtual Tour
Recent News Releases
Around the Southland: Officials tab $20 million for flood projects, I-80 lane closures, more
MWRD salutes Pride Month with celebratory event
MWRD issues Overflow Action Alert
MWRD, Cook County partners announce $20 million investment toward stormwater management projects
Projects
Addison Creek Reservoir and Channel Improvements
The 600-acre-foot Addison Creek Reservoir will hold 195 million gallons of storage capacity and connect with the Addison Creek Channel to protect the communities from overbank flooding.
Robbins Heritage Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project
The MWRD’s Robbins Heritage Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project will help address overbank flooding through a new stormwater park and pond, along with improvements to Midlothian Creek and an overflow channel that connects to the Cal-Sag Channel.
Mount Prospect Stormwater Projects
The MWRD worked with the village of Mount Prospect to transform two beautiful park spaces that can now accommodate more stormwater and protect the community from flooding, while also giving the residents a place to gather and play.
Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP)
The Tunnel and Reservoir Plan is a system of deep, large diameter tunnels and vast reservoir designed to reduce flooding, improve water quality in Chicago area waterways and protect Lake Michigan from pollution caused by sewer overflows.
Calendar of Events
Jul
2
Jul
10
Poplar Creek and Upper Salt Creek Watershed Planning Council Meeting
Jul
11
Jul
14