The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) expects to have two projects totaling $5 million to address odor mitigation near its Thornton Reservoir completed by the end of December 2026, bringing total mitigation efforts over the past decade to $8.6 million, according to officials.

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has recognized the MWRD with six Platinum 5 Peak Performance Awards for meeting at least five consecutive years of 100 percent compliance in meeting National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.

The MWRD has released an online portal to document and map stormwater management storage progress

With impending rain, the MWRD encourages area residents and business owners to reduce water use during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality.

Leaders from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) joined Robbins Mayor Darren E. Bryant, Robbins trustees, member of the Robbins Eagles football club and residents on Saturday to celebrate the new Rocky Clark Legacy Field in Robbins, a project made possible by the transformative stormwater improvements underway at the MWRD’s nearby Robbins Heritage Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project.

MWRD commissioners and staff raised the Juneteenth flag at its facilities to celebrate liberty, inclusion and the pursuit of justice for the diverse populations it serves across Cook County. The MWRD raised the Juneteenth flag on June 15 at all seven of its water reclamation plants as well as their headquarters at the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building, 100 E. Erie St., Chicago.

Applications are open for municipalities and local government entities to partner with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) on a variety of stormwater management projects to mitigate community flooding throughout Cook County.

Showcasing its leadership in advancing stormwater solutions and public education, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has earned the prestigious Grand Prize from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES). The award, presented in the Environmental Communications Awards category, recognizes the MWRD’s standout publication, “Green Infrastructure Community Guide: Stormwater Strategies for Resilient Neighborhoods.”

The MWRD will raise the Juneteenth flag to honor and recognize Freedom Day on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will commemorate America’s Semiquincentennial by implementing a special tree planting initiative that honors the nation’s 250th anniversary while advancing the MWRD’s commitment to environmental stewardship.