The event was held at the Willow Springs Municipal Center and showcased the installation of approximately 62,760 square feet of permeable pavers along Willow Boulevard and Market Street.

Campers were guided through interactive sessions that showcased the vital work being done at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant (WRP), one of the largest and most advanced wastewater treatment facilities in the world.

The public is invited to learn about the region’s water cycle by following the flush to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRD’s) Stickney Water Reclamation Plant.

Team members commuted by bicycle to and from work or used bikes to connect with public transit, recording their trips and miles throughout the competition.

Midway Airport observed 3.25 inches of rain for the day, while the heaviest axis of rainfall in Chicago recorded between 5 and 6 inches of rainfall, most of which fell in a 60 to 90-minute period, according to the NWS.

The new design provides more than 1 million gallons of stormwater storage, easing the load on the village’s sewer system and helping to reduce local flooding.

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