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.

Chicagoans reported seeing water gushing from the city’s sewers after heavy rains Monday. The phenomenon has become increasingly common as heavier rainfall due to climate change stresses aging infrastructure.

Oak Lawn officials celebrated Tuesday progress on the construction of a stormwater detention basin near Polaris Intermediate School while raising concerns about a Nicor gas main replacement project that’s also underway. The cost is being split between the village and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.