News
Go easy on the salt: Spreading lightly protects water quality
January 9, 2024
The MWRD advocates for a prudent approach to the management of road salt during challenging weather conditions.
MWRD commissioners adopt balanced 2024 spending plan
January 5, 2024
The MWRD Board of Commissioners formally adopted the 2024 budget on December 21.
“New Research Illuminates More Efficient Phosphorus-Consuming Algae For Wastewater Treatment,” Biomass Magazine
January 4, 2024
Wastewater treatment plants often rely on chemical- and energy-intensive techniques to remove phosphorus before it can travel downstream.
“Real Winter is Coming, Make Sure Your Rain Barrel is Ready — and by ‘Ready’ We Mean in Storage,” WTTW
January 4, 2024
Be sure to winterize your rain barrels.
MWRD Board of Commissioners approves authority to advertise $29 Million 39th Street Sewer Project
January 3, 2024
The MWRD Board of Commissioners vote to rehabilitate a portion of the sewer lying under 39th Street (Pershing Road).
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, January 4 at 10:30 a.m.
January 2, 2024
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.