TARP consists of three reservoirs and four tunnel systems. At this time, TARP is holding more than 2.4 billion gallons of water. 

Hosted by Agence de l’Eau Seine Normandie, the event welcomed senior officials and water experts from Paris, Mexico City, New York, Los Angeles, London and Chicago.

Reduce your use of water before, during and after rainstorms to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers.

Throughout February, the MWRD celebrated Black History Month to highlight the agency’s commitment to diversity, support of the Black community, and recognition of African Americans whose leadership has shaped the fields of water, science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The visit highlighted the strong partnership between the MWRD and the EPA in advancing water quality, resource recovery, and stormwater management initiatives.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

One session explored the critical connection between water efficiency and stormwater management.

Abbey Murphy helped lead the U.S. women’s hockey team to gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics with a 21- win over Canada Thursday.

Friends of the Chicago River selected the MWRD’s project for its innovative design, immense scale and multiple positive impacts.