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"The world's largest wastewater treatment plant is in Stickney, Ill.," ABC News Chicago
February 6, 2024
The Stickney Water Reclamation Plant is the world's largest wastewater facility cleaning an average of 700 million gallons of water per day.
Last call for stormwater management projects: The MWRD invites partners to submit applications for assistance by Feb. 11
February 5, 2024
Stormwater Partnership Program continues to accept applications.
“Chicago org to receive federal funding to help launch regional water sustainability industry,” Capitol News Illinois
January 31, 2024
Current will receive about $15 million over two years from the National Science Foundation, with up to $160 million over 10 years.
“Chicago lands $160 million federal water-research grant,” Crain’s Chicago Business
January 31, 2024
A Chicago nonprofit focused on water innovation, has won a federal grant worth up to $160 million for scientific research and economic development.
MWRD FLOW - February 2024
January 31, 2024
For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, February 1 at 10:30 a.m.
January 30, 2024
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.