The website offers insight into the MWRD’s work treating wastewater, managing stormwater and protecting area waterways and the source of the region’s drinking water in Lake Michigan.

MWRD commissioners are responsible for providing financial oversight and establishing policies and procedures which meet the MWRD’s objective of protecting the water environment for more than 5.19 million people living in Chicago and 128 suburban municipalities spread throughout Cook County.

The Isle Utilities Midwest Technology Approval Group’s (TAG) conference brought together water and wastewater plant managers and leaders from Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Fort Wayne, Green Bay, Louisville, Milwaukee, and Chicago.

The ratings were announced as the MWRD plans to issue approximately $500 million in general obligation bonds to support capital improvement projects.

Steve Kost has been honored numerous times throughout the country, but the Google selection took on more significance and recognition.