“With More Rain Forecasted, MWRD Urges Conservation Of Water," Journal and Topics

 With more rain expected in the Chicago area this week, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) encourages area residents and business owners to reduce water use during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality:

• Delay showers and baths,
• Flush less frequently,
• Wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine.

This marks the seventh overflow action alert since March. With more than 6 inches of rain falling across the Chicago area already in April, the Chicago area is on pace to rival the April record of 8.68 inches (2013), the wettest April on record, according to the National Weather Service.

“Our staff is managing billions of gallons of water at our seven water reclamation plants and through our Tunnel and Reservoir Plan which is operating to protect our water environment and mitigate flooding,” said MWRD President Kari K. Steele. “We encourage everyone to conserve water when possible to create more capacity in our systems.”

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