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Watershed Management Ordinance and Infiltration/Inflow | MWRD
The WMO regulates sewer construction within the MWRD’s service area and development within suburban Cook County. It provides uniform stormwater management regulation.
Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO) and Technical Guidance Manual (TGM) | MWRD
The WMO went into effect on May 1, 2014 and was most recently amended on May 2, 2024. The TGM is a technical reference to the WMO.
Stormwater Partnerships | MWRD
Local governments and public agencies can apply for funding to build or design stormwater projects.
What Happens at a Water Reclamation Plant? | MWRD
The MWRD treats wastewater from homes and businesses throughout our 882.1-square-mile service area in addition to stormwater from some communities.
Wastewater Treatment | MWRD
The MWRD treats wastewater from Chicago and 128 surrounding communities at our seven water reclamation plants.
Lockport Powerhouse | MWRD
Located in Lockport, Ill., the MWRD built the Lockport Powerhouse in 1907 which marks the southern point of the MWRD-managed Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS).
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board of Commissioners | MWRD
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) is governed by a nine–member Board of Commissioners. Commissioners are elected at large and serve on a salaried, part-time basis.
Program Mission and Achievements | MWRD
Mission, history, and accomplishments to date for the stormwater management program.