News
"Innovative Solutions for a Resilient Water Future," Municipal Water Leader
October 2, 2025
President Kari K. Steele shares insights on leadership, climate challenges, and the future of Chicago’s water systems.
MWRD FLOW - October 2025
October 1, 2025
For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, October 2 at 10:30 A.M.
September 30, 2025
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.
Czech Republic leaders meet the MWRD; stormwater management and clean water learning exchange through 35 years of sister city relationship between Chicago and Prague
September 26, 2025
The Czech leaders and MWRD engineers in attendance shared their experiences in developing solutions to address stormwater management challenges during a period of unpredictable and intense rainstorms brought on by climate change.
"How to Make Water Conservation a Habit," New York Times
September 25, 2025
In places where combined sewer overflow is an issue, using water-consuming appliances at appropriate times can help keep waterways clean. Some municipalities, like the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, offer alert programs so residents can reduce their water usage and help prevent such overflows from happening.
Have a plan to curb flooding? The MWRD is now accepting applications for stormwater partnerships from local governments
September 25, 2025
Stormwater Partnership pre-applications are now being accepted through December 2025 through four MWRD programs.