For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

New rain gardens and permeable parking lot expected to capture more than 28,000 gallons of stormwater per rain event

The MWRD brought together environmental leaders, municipal officials and community partners on Oct. 22 for its 14th Annual Sustainability Summit, highlighting projects and partnerships that help reduce flooding, protect water resources and build more resilient communities throughout Cook County.

Members of the Illinois General Assembly accompanied MWRD leadership on a tour of several vital facilities that protect public health and the environment on Oct. 7.

Construction has begun on a nearly $400-million wastewater treatment infrastructure project at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRD) Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie.

With upgrades at the O’Brien plant, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will be able to meet 2030 limits and benefit the Gulf of Mexico.