Facility Visit Release and Indemnity Waiver

Following Department of Homeland Security protocols, all adults must supply a clear copy of their state-issued ID or passport for a security check. Additionally, we collect signed waivers from every visitor regardless of age, for both minors and adults.*

*Parent or guardian to sign this waiver if participant is a minor (under 18 years of age)

I hereby request permission to enter the property of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago ("MWRD") on the date of visit (selected below) at the facility (selected below):

Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Duration: 2 hours

Calumet WRP, 400 E. 130th St., Chicago

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Duration: 2 hours

Egan WRP, 550 S. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Duration: 1 hour

Hanover Park WRP, 1220 Sycamore Ave., Hanover Park

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Duration: 1.5 hours

Kirie WRP, 701 Oakton St., Des Plaines

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Duration: 1 hour

Lemont WRP, 13 Stephen St., Lemont

Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Duration: 2 hours

O’Brien WRP, 3500 Howard St., Skokie

Thursdays, 10 a.m. Duration: 2.5 hours

Stickney WRP, 6001 W. Pershing Rd., Cicero

Thursdays, 10 a.m. Duration: 2 hours

TARP Mainstream Pumping Station (“Deep Tunnel”), 6100 River Rd., Hodgkins

Other

As witnessed by my signature below, I fully understand the hazards that I may encounter at MWRD facilities. I further understand and agree that:

In advance of my visit, I must submit a signed copy of this Waiver and provide a copy of my state-issued driver's license, state-issued ID or passport for a security check. I must also bring the original ID on the day of the visit. Student IDs and Temporary Visitor Driver’s Licenses are not acceptable forms of identification.
The MWRD will derive no benefit from my presence at the facility. I will be subject to search.
This is an educational visit, and I must stay with the tour group and away from any people or equipment involved in the operation of the facility.
I must wear long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes (dresses, skirts, shorts, sandals, and high heels are not permitted).
Backpacks, carry bags, large purses, drinks, and food (unless medically necessary) are not permitted during the visit.
Possession of firearms or ammunition on MWRD property is prohibited pursuant to the Firearms Conceal Carry Act, 430 ILCS 66/1, et seq.
If I am knowingly infected with any contagious virus or disease, I should not visit any MWRD facility.
While the MWRD follows federal, state, and local guidance related to the spread of COVID-19, the MWRD cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with COVID-19 or any other virus while visiting a MWRD facility.
I voluntarily assume the risk that I, or anyone that I may later encounter, may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 or any other virus because of my visit to a MWRD facility.

In consideration of being allowed to undertake this activity, for myself, my heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assigns, I forever REMISE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE the MWRD, its Commissioners, officers, agents, and employees from any liability for personal injury to or death of myself or damage to my personal property which may arise due to my presence on the subject MWRD facilities. I agree to be solely responsible for and to defend, indemnify, keep and save harmless the MWRD, its Commissioners, officers, agents, and employees against all injuries, losses, damages, liens, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs, and expenses which may in any way accrue directly or indirectly, against the MWRD, its Commissioners, officers, agents, and employees, in consequence of the MWRD’s granting its permission for me to visit the facility.

Printed Name of Participant

Date of Birth

Age

Phone

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Country of Residence

Place of Employment or School

Name of Tour Group (if applicable)

Preferred language of your tour leader

Valid ID

Please scan or take a picture of your ID and upload both front and back. Accepted IDs are valid state-issued driver's license, valid state-issued ID or valid passport. In order to particpate in the tour, all submitted information must be clear and legible.

ID Front

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.

ID Back

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.

Signature

*Parent or guardian to sign this waiver if participant is a minor (under the age of 18) and enter printed name below.

Printed Name of Parent or Guardian (if participant is under the age of 18)

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