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

With a focus on strengthening relationships with local communities and better understanding their stormwater management needs, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) hosted its first in a series of stormwater workshops on Aug. 26 at the Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights.

Residents, businessowners, organizations and community leaders are invited to apply to serve on a special council with the MWRD to help protect and enhance their local water environment

A new class curriculum created by the MWRD and City Colleges of Chicago introduces a new generation of students to careers in wastewater treatment.

The MWRD is seeking volunteers to join its Community Partnership Council for 2026–2028.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and River Grove officials unveiled a new green parking lot at River Grove Village Hall designed to help manage stormwater, reduce flooding and improve water quality amid a summer of heavy rains.