News
"Northbrook West/Citation Lake Stormwater Project earns highest-priority ranking from Metropolitan Water Reclamation District," Suburban Chicagoland News
July 21, 2026
Northfield Township Road District’s Phase II project placed in Group 1, the top tier, of MWRD’s 2026 Stormwater Partnership Program; construction could begin as early as 2027.
MWRD invites small businesses to connect, learn and grow at 2026 IMPACT Small Business Summit on Sept. 24
July 17, 2026
Designed to help businesses successfully compete for government contracting opportunities, the MWRD's IMPACT Small Business Summit brings together leadership, industry experts, prime contractors and consultants, government agencies and assist agency partners for a day of networking, education and meaningful connections.
Discover how the MWRD protects the waterways during our August 4 virtual tour
July 16, 2026
Follow the flush for a live virtual tour of the MWRD’s water reclamation process on August 4 at 2 p.m.
New video explores MWRD, DWM work managing Chicago water
July 16, 2026
A new video produced by the MWRD and DWM chronicles the varied yet integral roles the two agencies play in managing Chicago’s water.
"Thornton Reservoir down to 73% capacity as drainage continues," Daily Southtown
July 14, 2026
The Thornton Composite Reservoir has dropped to 73% full after nearly reaching capacity last week. Thornton Village Administrator Vivian Payne said Tuesday reports of bad odors coming from the reservoir were sensationalized by the media.
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m.
July 14, 2026
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.