News
"Chicago-area residents asked to limit water use amid severe storms, flood risk," NBC Chicago
April 17, 2026
Residents are asked to delay showers and baths, flush toilets less frequently and wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine.
"Specially designed playground in West Pullman acts as sponge to reduce flooding," CBS News
April 17, 2026
The 41 Space to Grow playgrounds across the city, all with underground chamber systems acting as sponges, gradually release water into the ground, collectively capturing up to 8.7 million gallons of water every time it rains.
MWRD Issues Overflow Action Alert
April 17, 2026
Reduce your use of water before, during and after rainstorms to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers.
"EPA Wants Companies to Reuse Water to Cool Data Centers," The Wall Street Journal
April 16, 2026
The EPA on Thursday announced an initiative to help reuse water, partly in an effort to assist data centers that need to lower the temperatures of the electrical equipment that powers AI.
"Floods overtake Chicago’s Northwest Side after rainiest April day since 2013: ‘People really got slammed’," Chicago Tribune
April 15, 2026
As of Wednesday afternoon, Chicago had recorded over 9 inches of precipitation this season, making it the city’s second-wettest spring on record, according to the University of Illinois State Water Survey.
"What can homeowners do to reduce flooding?," Chicago Sun-Times
April 15, 2026
There are simple things we can all do to reduce flooding around our homes, neighborhoods and even across the city.