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Water Environment Federation to join MWRD for service project to construct new rain garden at O.A. Thorp Scholastic Academy
September 25, 2023
Project to build resilience, educate students about green infrastructure
Calumet City flooding statement
September 20, 2023
With more than six inches of rain falling on Calumet City and neighboring south suburban communities, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) urges continued collaboration, investment and attention to stormwater management and infrastructure.
Weekend Storm Update 9/16 - 9/17
September 18, 2023
Following heavy rains this weekend, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRD’s) Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) continues to maintain capacity and operate as designed.
Fitch reaffirms MWRD’s AAA credit rating; Moody upgrades to Aa1
August 25, 2023
Fitch reaffirms MWRD’s AAA credit rating, stable financial outlook; Moody upgrades rating to Aa1
Patent technology removes pollutants from wastewater
August 24, 2023
Patent technology from MWRD and partners removes dissolved pollutants from wastewater through algae harvesting