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Walking tours of our seven water reclamation plants (WRP) and the Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP aka “Deep Tunnel”) Mainstream Pumping Station are available by appointment for children in 5th grade up to adults and for groups of 10 to 30 people. The availability of these tours is subject to change at any time based on public health advisories as well as operational needs.
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Water Professionals
Government Agency
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Individual (s)
Number of Adult Participants (18+ years old)
Number of Minor Participants (5th grade or age 10 minimum)
Number of Vehicles that will need parking?
Bus(es)
Car(s)
Bicycle(s)
Locations and Availability
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Duration: 2 hours
Calumet WRP, 400 E. 130th St., Chicago
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Duration: 2 hours
Egan WRP, 550 S. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Duration: 1 hour
Hanover Park WRP, 1220 Sycamore Ave., Hanover Park
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Duration: 1.5 hours
Kirie WRP, 701 Oakton St., Des Plaines
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Duration: 1 hour
Lemont WRP, 13 Stephen St., Lemont
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Duration: 2 hours
O’Brien WRP, 3500 Howard St., Skokie
Thursdays, 10 a.m. Duration: 2.5 hours
Stickney WRP, 6001 W. Pershing Rd., Cicero
Thursdays, 10 a.m. Duration: 2 hours
TARP Mainstream Pumping Station (“Deep Tunnel”), 6100 River Rd., Hodgkins
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I understand that this tour request must be confirmed by the MWRD Office of Public Affairs. I understand and agree that each person in my group will be required to submit a signed release waiver a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the confirmed tour. Additionally, I understand that all adults must also submit a clear copy of their state-issued ID or passport for a security check.
Once your tour has been confirmed, a link to submit the waiver and ID will be provided.
