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MWRD, Cook County and Palos Hills partners unveil Cal-Sag bike and walking path connecting visitors to waterways
August 27, 2025
The new trail extension will improve access and connectivity to the Cal-Sag Trail that runs alongside the Cal-Sag Channel.
“Black Women in Water: Making Waves, Changing Tides” panel celebrates leadership and representation at 2025 Black Women’s Expo
August 26, 2025
The event highlighted the leadership, expertise and lived experiences of Black women shaping the water industry and protecting communities across Cook County.
MWRD, city of Markham to celebrate completion of three green alleys
August 26, 2025
This collaborative project converted impervious alleys into eco-friendly, permeable surfaces designed to enhance stormwater management and resilience, demonstrating Markham’s commitment to sustainable urban design and climate-conscious stormwater solutions.
MWRD opens doors to Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and the critical work required to protect water environment
August 22, 2025
The MWRD held an open house at SWRP earlier this month, providing interactive demonstrations, presentations and tours of the facilities to educate all ages on the critical work that takes place each day to serve 2.2 million people living in central Chicago and 46 surrounding suburbs.
MWRD’s Second City Sewer Crew wins 2025 Operations Challenge Invitational at One Water Ohio Conference
August 22, 2025
The team placed in all five Operations Challenge events, garnering first place in the Lab and Process events, third place in the Maintenance, Safety, and Collections events, and first place overall among all teams competing.
"Recent heavy rain, flooding stresses Cook County water treatment systems | What to know, " ABC7-Chicago
August 21, 2025
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.