MWRD research documents steady improvement in water quality and aquatic life over the past several decades.

The speakers offered insights on building sustainable operations, advancing conservation initiatives and strengthening community partnerships in the face of climate change.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

As much as 1.76 inches of rain fell in parts of Cook County for the storms that began around 11 a.m. Sunday, before turning into snow early Monday.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented the MWRD with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2025 Budget.

Reduce your use of water before, during and after rainstorms to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers.