In Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), Durbin secured a $20 million earmark for MWRD to address excessive flooding in historically underserved communities in the Chicagoland area, including Harvey, South Holland, and Blue Island.

Commissioner Corral Sepúlveda was honored for her outstanding leadership, long-standing commitment to environmental advocacy, and deep roots in the Hanover Park community.

For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, an “Overflow Action Day” was issued Wednesday, with up to two inches of rain possible across parts of the area in coming days.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

O’Brien WRP disinfection facility named in honor of former MWRD President Mariyana T. Spyropoulos