Press Releases
 
 
document February 1, 2012 - MWRD position regarding the Great Lakes Commission report on watershed separation
document January 23, 2012 - Beets aren’t just for dinner anymore; MWRD incorporates beet juice mixture as deicer to reduce use of salt
document January 6, 2012 - MWRD harnesses solar energy at Egan facility to reduce costs, carbon footprint
document December 29, 2011 - Ring in the new year with resolve to improve water environment
document December 22, 2011 - MWRD reminds holiday shoppers to carry reusable bags
document December 21, 2011 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Hires Public Affairs Professional
document December 15, 2011 - 750 represented employees receive good holiday tidings as MWRD and Union reps complete successful negotiations
document December 15, 2011 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District finalizes 2012 budget
document December 14, 2011 - MWRD agreement aims to reduce combined sewer overflows Development of green infrastructure to improve region water quality
document December 6, 2011 - President O'Brien’s Annual Message 2011
document December 1, 2011 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Unions conclude successful Negotiations
document October 5, 2011 - District Receives Peak Performance Awards
document July 18, 2011 - Biosolids Demonstration at MWRD Field Day
document July 18, 2011 - MWRD Earns Financial Triple Crown: AAA Bond Ratings from Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s Rating Agencies
document June 16, 2011 - MWRD Board Appoints David St. Pierre Executive Director
document June 7, 2011 - MWRD Board Adopts Policy To Disinfect Effluent From North Side and Calumet Plants
document May 13, 2011 - MWRD Responds to Calls for Disinfection
document December 7, 2010 - President O'Brien’s Annual Message 2010
document August 10, 2010 - President O'Brien's letter in response to the Chicago Tribune John McCarron op-ed on August 6, 2010 "Flooded Basement? Better get used to it" published online on Chicago Tribune website August 18, 2010 and print edition August 23, 2010.
document July 12, 2010 - MWRD Keeps Waterways Navigable and Clean
document June 29, 2010 - Reduction of Phosphorus in Cleaning Products Starts July 1
document June 3, 2010 - Statement of the MWRD in response to the Chicago Tribune article "Swimming in Chicago River?"
document May 27, 2010 - MWRD Biosolids Day Invitation
document May 7, 2010 - MWRD to Reduce Tax Levy by over $11 million
document May 5, 2010 - Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee Announces Three-Month Monitoring and Sampling Plan
document April 27, 2010 - Supreme Court Says 'No Go' on Old Decree and Jurisdiction
document April 6, 2010 - Heritage Park Stormwater Facility Closer to Reality
document January 26, 2010 - Public Safety a Priority in Watershed Projects
document January 21, 2010 - Statement Regarding Illinois Senate Environment Committee Hearing on Asian Carp
document January 12, 2010 - Statement by Richard Lanyon regarding the Congressional Briefing on Asian Carp
document January 5, 2010 - Asian Carp Supreme Court Lawsuit Response Filed Today by Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
document January 5, 2010 - Executive Director Richard Lanyon Overview of Asian Carp Litigation
document January 5, 2010 - MWRD in response to the state of Michigan et. al seeking a motion for preliminary injunction
document January 5, 2010 - Appendix to the filing above including affidavits
document December 15, 2009 - Letter to the Editor, The Chicago Tribune, Response to a recent Chicago Confidential column
document December 9, 2009 - President’s Annual Message 2009 - Urban Water Management Process, Priorities and Challenges
document December 2, 2009 - MWRD Requested To Stop Water Flow At Lockport For Asian Carp Kill
document October 23, 2009 - Cook County Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO) Draft Released – Public Comment Open And Welcome
document August 14, 2009 - Triple Good News Delivered By Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
document August 07, 2009 - New Commissioner Welcomed by District
document July 30, 2009 - MWRD Clearing Albany Park Chicago River North Branch
document June 16, 2009 - District Carries Burnham Vision Through Water
document May 21, 2009 - Stormwater Damage Relief Draft Plan Released
document April 24, 2009 - Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day is May 9th
document December 27, 2008 - Deep Tunnel Full Controlled Waterway Levels Holding
document August 13, 2008 - Stormwater Control / Racine Pump House
document August 6, 2008 - A Flood of Action at Racine Pump House
document August 4, 2008 - Continuation of Studies Must Lead Way to Informed Water Quality Decisions
document April 7, 2008 - The True Nature of Meds in Wastewater
document March 27, 2008 - Taxpayers Get Relief with Water District Abatement
document December 12, 2007 - Richard Lanyon Named as New NBP Chair
document November 23, 2007 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Greens Its Fleet with Purchase of 30 All-Electric, Zero Emissions Cars
document November 5, 2007 - Perfect Achievement Awards at Water Reclamation District
document October 22, 2007 - Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day is Saturday
document October 16, 2007 - Popular Rain Barrel Available at Household Waste Program
document July 31, 2007 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Position Statement Regarding Alliance for Great Lakes Disinfection Report
document July 27, 2007 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Collaborates with UIC for Epidemiological Study about Environmental Exposures and Water Recreation
document July 26, 2007 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Receives NACWA Awards
document July 23, 2007 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to Conduct Field Days
document July 18, 2007 - President O’Brien Comments about BP Dumping
document June 13, 2007 - Science Fair Winners Given Special Awards
document May 23, 2007 - Calumet - SAG Channel and Little Calumet River Detailed Watershed Plans
document March 15, 2007 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Abates Almost $22 Million in Real Estate Taxes
document February 1, 2007 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Receives Highest Awards from Government Finance Offices Association
document January 5, 2007 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board of Commissioners Elects President, Vice President and Chairman of Finance
document December 4, 2006 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Installs New Members of the Board of Commissioners
document November 16, 2006 - Two Commissioners Retiring from the MWRDGC
document October 19, 2006 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Commissions Detailed Watershed Plans
document October 5, 2006 - Deep Tunnel Captures Heavy Rains, Saves Lake Michigan
document September 15, 2006 - Tunnel Captures Heavy Rains
document August 31, 2006 - Heavy Rains in South Suburbs
document August 11, 2006 - Small Stream Maintenance Program
document June 16, 2006 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Bonds Earn Highest Ratings
document April 14, 2006 - Centennial Fountain
document February 16, 2006 - Tax Reduction