MWRD harnesses solar energy at Egan facility to reduce costs, carbon footprint
In seeking ways to reduce its electrical bill, the MWRD recently installed solar panels at its Egan Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) in Schaumburg. The Egan WRP solar panel system consists of 45 solar panels and is the first of its kind at MWRD facilities. Read more...
MWRD incorporates beet juice mixture as deicer to reduce use of salt
The battle to keep roads and walkways clear of ice and snow has officially begun, but unfortunately, deicers can be harmful to the environment. Because of this, the MWRD, an agency which strives to improve the environment, has incorporated an organic mixture containing beet juice to help keep MWRD parking lots and walkways clear of snow and ice. Click to read more...
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Unions conclude successful negotiations
The MWRD, which is responsible for reclaiming and treating the city’s wastewater and providing stormwater management for more than five million people, recently concluded successful negotiations with employee union representatives. Tentative agreements were forged with SEIU Local 1, Fireman and Oilers Division; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 9 (Electrical Operations and Electrical Instrumentation and Testing); International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 399; International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 700; Building Trades Coalition and Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. These units represent approximately 750 employees. Read more…
MWRD Hires Public Affairs Professional
The MWRD Board of Commissioners has hired a new public affairs professional to lead MWRD's internal and external communications. Allison Fore recently joined MWRD after serving almost four years as director of media relations for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), the state's environmental regulatory agency. More info…
Ring in the new year with resolve to improve water environment
If you haven’t made any resolutions for 2012, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has seven suggestions to help jump-start your list.
