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"MWRD, Forest Preserves of Cook County to study major project that would connect south suburbs with nature and alleviate flooding," Citizen Newspaper Group | MWRD
This 20-month study will assess the potential for the MWRD and the Forest Preserves to coordinate and share costs for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a Deer Creek-Third Creek Reservoir.
Projects, Stormwater
Media Coverage
“Chicago winters reset the thermostat on what is normal. Epic snowstorms and arctic blasts can still occur, but increasingly warmer winters have implications beyond the seasonal changes,” Crain’s Forum | MWRD
For decades, the conversation around climate change has focused on mitigation. By attempting to limit carbon emissions and other human practices contributing to environmental change, you can limit the effects.
Projects, Stormwater
News
Storm Update 12:01 p.m. Friday January 31, 2025 | MWRD
After nearly 24 hours of heavy rainfall on a near frozen ground across Cook County, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRD’s) Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) on Friday continued to operate as designed, by capturing stormwater, sewage and additional snowmelt and keeping it out of local waterways and local communities serviced by combined sewer systems.
Stormwater
Press Release
MWRD to raise Pan-African flag Monday, February 3 at 10 a.m. | MWRD
The flag will be raised at all seven water reclamation plants.
Events
News
Overflow Action Day Alert issued | MWRD
Heavy rain is expected in the Chicagoland area. Reduce your use of water before, during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality.
Conservation
Media Coverage
"Chicagoans advised to delay showers, curb water use as Overflow Action Alert declared" NBC Chicago | MWRD
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District issued an Overflow Action Alert Thursday, January 30 2025 ahead of expected rainfall in the Chicago area in an effort to prevent overflowing of the city's sewer systems.
Conservation
Event
Virtual Tour
Travel back in time to early Chicago to see how we reversed the Chicago River and developed wastewater treatment technology. Go behind the scenes and underwater to see how we transform water, descend 300 feet into the deep tunnel system, and watch our electrofishing crew at work sampling fish on the Chicago River.
Our virtual tours are free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Our virtual tours are free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Event
Virtual Tour
Travel back in time to early Chicago to see how we reversed the Chicago River and developed wastewater treatment technology. Go behind the scenes and under water to see how we transform the water you use every day; descend 300 feet into the deep tunnel system, and watch our electrofishing crew at work sampling fish on the Chicago River.
Community Events
Media Coverage
"MWRD, Forest Preserves of Cook County to Study Major Project that Would Connect South Suburbs with Nature and Alleviate Flooding," Lawndale News | MWRD
The proposed project could cover nearly one-square-mile area along Deer Creek and Third Creek within the Little Calumet River Watershed near Glenwood and Ford Heights, where stormwater storage can help mitigate increasing flooding concerns.
Projects, Stormwater
Newsletter
MWRD FLOW - February 2025 | MWRD
For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
Events