The Metropolitan Water District of Greater Chicago serves more than five million residents in Cook County, Ill., some with flooding concerns.

Designed to help businesses successfully compete for government contracting opportunities, the MWRD's IMPACT Small Business Summit brings together leadership, industry experts, prime contractors and consultants, government agencies and assist agency partners for a day of networking, education and meaningful connections.

Follow the flush for a live virtual tour of the MWRD’s water reclamation process on August 4 at 2 p.m.

A new video produced by the MWRD and DWM chronicles the varied yet integral roles the two agencies play in managing Chicago’s water.

The Thornton Composite Reservoir has dropped to 73% full after nearly reaching capacity last week. Thornton Village Administrator Vivian Payne said Tuesday reports of bad odors coming from the reservoir were sensationalized by the media.

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