Required by the Clean Water Act, the NPDES permit governs Chicago's 184 sewer outfalls. The purpose of the NPDES program is to eliminate pollution discharges.

Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda's tenure as the first Latina elected to the MWRD Board of Commissioners underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership roles.

Officials ask residents to ease water use during rainstorms. Listen to the full story.

MWRD President, Commissioners are highlighted in honor of Woman’s History Month

MWRD Assistant Director of Engineering, Kevin Fitzpatrick describes how the TARP "Deep Tunnel" project is an engineering marvel.

The MWRD’s Robbins Heritage Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project will help address overbank flooding through a new stormwater park and pond.

The Stickney Water Reclamation Plant is the world's largest wastewater facility cleaning an average of 700 million gallons of water per day.

Current will receive about $15 million over two years from the National Science Foundation, with up to $160 million over 10 years.

A Chicago nonprofit focused on water innovation, has won a federal grant worth up to $160 million for scientific research and economic development.

Federal funding allocated for the development of entry-level job training program for wastewater-based careers.