The Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain, dedicated in 1989, was commissioned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the MWRD. Named in honor of Melas, who served as president of the MWRD for nearly two decades, the fountain is a celebration of the organization's history as well as a tribute to Chicago's ongoing efforts to manage and protect its vital water resources.

The MWRD says treated wastewater from its Calumet plant could be redirected to data centers — potentially reducing how much drinking water those facilities consume each day.

For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

Chicago-area residents are urged to limit laundry, showers amid heavy rain threat

With heavy rain expected in the Chicago area today, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) encourages area residents and business owners to reduce water use during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality.