The award was presented to MWRD Chairman of Finance Marcelino Garcia and MWRD staff at SOAR’s Annual Meeting held Jan. 30, 2025

“Making waves: Rethinking our mission for N₂O emissions at WRRFs” was recently published by Water Research Magazine.

The MWRD will honor the significant contributions and enduring legacy of Black Americans in the workforce, highlighting the central role labor has played in shaping their experiences and driving progress.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

A rumor has circulated that the number of football fans rushing to use the restroom during the Super Bowl halftime show each year stresses municipal water and sewer systems.

According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, excessive salt usage can do serious harm to water sources, and can also negatively impact wildlife, soil, and even the paws of animals that walk on the treated surfaces.