Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Recovering Resources, Transforming Water
Strategic Plan
Protecting Our Water Environment
President's Annual Message - 2023
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Procurement and Materials Management
You can help prevent flooding and protect water quality!
Native Landscaping
Native landscaping can help reduce flooding, protect water quality and provide habitat for wildlife.
Rain Barrels
We have rain barrels for sale for a low price, delivery included. Rain barrels capture rainwater from your roof and save it for later use.
Green Infrastructure
Capturing stormwater where it falls through natural systems and permeable surfaces.
Medication Disposal
When not disposed of properly, pharmaceuticals can end up in waterways. You can help keep pharmaceuticals from entering our waterways by disposing of unwanted medicine properly at the locations listed on this page.
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Addison Creek Reservoir
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Recent News Releases
“How Chicago Cleans 1.4 Billion Gallons Of Wastewater Every Day, Deep Cleaned,” Insider
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Time to plant a tree and restore the canopy with the MWRD
“Chicago’s waterways will be cleaner under a little-noticed new permit system,” Chicago Sun Times
Projects
La Grange Park
With support from the MWRD the village of La Grange Park converted three intersections along Monroe Avenue into permeable surfaces. The project reduces the load on the sewer system and will complement plans to separate additional sewer systems to divert water to nearby Salt Creek.
UIC Green Infrastructure Project
The MWRD’s green infrastructure project at Arthington Mall Plaza at the University of Illinois at Chicago features 37,000 square feet of permeable pavement, new seating, native plants and rain gardens.
Mount Prospect Stormwater Projects
The MWRD worked with the village of Mount Prospect to transform two beautiful park spaces that can now accommodate more stormwater and protect the community from flooding, while also giving the residents a place to gather and play.
Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP)
The Tunnel and Reservoir Plan is a system of deep, large diameter tunnels and vast reservoir designed to reduce flooding, improve water quality in Chicago area waterways and protect Lake Michigan from pollution caused by sewer overflows.
Calendar of Events
Apr
18
Apr
18
Lower Des Plaines River Watershed Planning Council Meeting
Apr
18
Little Calumet River Watershed Planning Council Meeting
Apr
19