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MWRD breaks ground on $400 million Battery E Project at O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant; Major upgrades will advance phosphorus removal, modernize aging infrastructure and prepare facility for next century of service

As part of its Latino Heritage Month celebration, the MWRD honored U.S. Rep. Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-4th), who joined MWRD commissioners to reflect on his career in public service, the communities he represents and the importance of federal investment in water management. García, who will retire from Congress at the end of his current term, visited the MWRD’s Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building in Chicago, where he received an award recognizing his service and discussed his accomplishments, interactions with influential political figures and legislative priorities for the future.

Nearing 100 years of operation at its Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is investing in a new water treatment system, one officials say will ensure cleaner water and prepare for future regulatory requirements and another century of service for more than a million people across 143 square miles to whom the plant serves every day.

The MWRD was once again recognized for its leadership in the water sector at the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), receiving the “Utility of the Future Today” award.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new system at the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie. The MWRD is set to build what will be known as Battery E a nearly $400 million investment with new tanks and other infrastructure and equipment to remove phosphorus from wastewater through a biological process that helps protect downstream water quality and meets stringent water quality requirements.