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Overflow Action Alert

The MWRD has issued an Overflow Action Day alert. Please limit water usage to absolute necessities. Visit our Overflow Action page for more information.

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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

February 9, 2024

Standing by their values of equity and diversity, commissioners and staff with the MWRD raised the Pan-African Flag to kick off Black History Month throughout facilities and water reclamation plants in Cook County.

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.

February 5, 2024

Stormwater Partnership Program continues to accept applications.

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.

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.

January 31, 2024

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