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"What does the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago do?," WGN Radio
April 6, 2025
President Kari K. Steele speaks to Karen Conti about the MWRD.
"Wilmette, Kenilworth Residents Urged To Use Less Water Due To Storms," Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch
April 3, 2025
The MWRD issued an "Overflow Action" on Thursday, informing the public that rainy conditions could lead to combined sewer overflows.
"As heavy rain soaks Chicago area, officials issue "Overflow Action Day" to urge people to use less water," CBS News Chicago
April 2, 2025
The MWRD handles stormwater management and wastewater treatment in the Chicago area, and issued an overflow action alert on Tuesday in an effort to prevent flooding by limiting how much water goes into the sewer system.
Overflow Action Day Alert
April 1, 2025
Reduce your use of water before, during and after rainstorms to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers.
"Chicago-area residents asked to delay showers, use less water ahead of heavy rain," NBC Chicago
April 1, 2025
According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, an “Overflow Action Day” has been issued Monday, with several chances of rain coming in the next few days.
MWRD FLOW - April 2025
April 1, 2025
For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.