The McCook Reservoir is one of the largest across the state, collecting water from millions of homes in the county, as well as the rain that falls down the sewer on the streets during storms.

Village of Glenwood, partners from the MWRD and community members will unveil the new Glenwood Levee at George Arquilla Park, working to mitigate flooding for 29 homes and other community structures impacted by overbank flooding along Thorn Creek.

In the last week, the MWRD’s Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) captured approximately 7 billion gallons (BG) of combined sewage.

Several inches of rain dropped on parts of Northwest Indiana, where some roads were nearly impassable at the height of the storms overnight and standing water was still visible early Tuesday morning.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District issued an “Overflow Action Day," urging residents and businesses to take steps to help reduce flooding and protect water quality.

The severe thunderstorm watch means residents should be prepared for dangerous weather conditions.