The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has been working around the clock to capture billions of gallons of stormwater that have fallen across Cook County during recent storm events.

With impending rain, the MWRD encourages area residents and business owners to reduce water use during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality.

With more heavy rains in the forecast, CBS 2 Chicago interviews the MWRD's Director of Maintenance and Operations Director Ed Staudacher and West Side residents having experienced past flooding.

The MWRD urges residents and business owners to conserve water with heavy rains in the forecast Wednesday.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago issued an "overflow action day" alert for Wednesday, telling residents to limit water use to help prevent sewers from backing up.

With impending rain, the MWRD encourages area residents and business owners to reduce water use during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality.