News
Public invited to visit MWRD’s Calumet Water Reclamation Plant for open house and tours on Saturday as part of Chicago Water Week
May 6, 2025
Guests of all ages are invited to take an abbreviated tour of the plant, meet with MWRD staff for interactive activities and take home free oak tree sapling,
MWRD Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda honored at Hanover Park Arbor Day celebration
May 2, 2025
Commissioner Corral Sepúlveda was honored for her outstanding leadership, long-standing commitment to environmental advocacy, and deep roots in the Hanover Park community.
MWRD FLOW - May 2025
May 1, 2025
For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
"Chicago-area residents asked to delay showers, use less water ahead of storms," NBC Chicago
April 30, 2025
According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, an “Overflow Action Day” was issued Wednesday, with up to two inches of rain possible across parts of the area in coming days.
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, May 1 at 10:30 A.M.
April 29, 2025
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.
O’Brien WRP disinfection facility named in honor of former MWRD President Mariyana T. Spyropoulos
April 28, 2025
O’Brien WRP disinfection facility named in honor of former MWRD President Mariyana T. Spyropoulos