News
Public invited to visit MWRD’s O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant for open house and tours in May; other facilities to open later in month
April 2, 2026
Guests of all ages may take an abbreviated tour of the plant, meet with MWRD staff for interactive activities and take home free oak tree saplings, milkweed and native wildflower seeds.
10 a.m. Storm Update: MWRD continues to manage flow
April 2, 2026
As much as 0.4 inches of rain has fallen so far in parts of Cook County for the storm that began around 12:00 a.m. this morning.
Overflow Action Alert
April 1, 2026
Reduce your use of water before, during and after rainstorms to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers.
MWRD FLOW - April 2026
April 1, 2026
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, April 2 at 10:30 A.M.
March 31, 2026
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.
MWRD Commissioner Yumeka Brown's Youth Environmental Summit continues to educate, inspire future water leaders at Wendell Smith Elementary School
March 30, 2026
The YES program continues to broaden students’ awareness and understanding of water and environmental sciences while introducing them to careers in these vital fields.