Tours
 
  The MWRD offers facility tours for groups of up to 25 persons, within the age range of 6th grade to adult. Tours are Monday through Friday and begin between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please allow approximately two hours per tour.

Tours are available at the following facilities:

Water Reclamation Plants (WRP)
Calumet WRP, Chicago, IL
Stickney WRP, Cicero, IL
North Side WRP, Skokie, IL
John E. Egan WRP, Schaumburg, IL
James C. Kirie WRP, Des Plaines, IL
Hanover Park WRP, Hanover Park, IL
Lemont WRP, Lemont, IL

Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) Pumping Station
Mainstream Pumping Station, Hodgkins, IL

Powerhouse
Lockport Powerhouse, Lockport, IL

Request a tour by submitting an approval form online, via fax (312) 751-6635, or via mail to:

Jennifer Burns
MWRD Office of Public Affairs
111 East Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Once you receive a confirmation of your tour, each tour participant must submit the application and release form 30 days in advance of the tour. Anyone over 18 years of age must provide a scan or photocopy of their state ID or passport for a security check, and present same on day of tour. Substitution of persons or identification is not permitted. For safety, long pants and sturdy shoes are required (no shorts, dresses, sandals or heels). All photographic equipment, backpacks, purses, food and drink are not permitted in the facilities. All participants are subject to search.

Please contact Jennifer at (312) 751-6633 or via email tours@mwrd.org for additional information.