Staff for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) are working around the clock Friday to manage a rare January storm that hit the Chicago region last night. The National Weather Service reported that approximately 1.92 inches of rain fell over the Chicago area yesterday, with many gauges across the region reporting over 2.5 inches in communities southwest of the city, and rain fell heavily in a matter of hours.

The McCook Reservoir and Thornton Composite Reservoir are currently holding approximately 3.4 BG of water.

Each day, the MWRD treats the region’s wastewater and transforms it into clean water in a matter of hours to be returned to the environment.

These important funds help the MWRD adapt to its evolving role in meeting the challenges of climate change, unpredictable stormwater flows and emerging contaminants and pollutants that threaten the environment.

The collection of larger game fish is generally a positive indicator for local water quality and ecosystem health. Many game fish species are sensitive to pollutants, temperature changes, and low dissolved oxygen levels.

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

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

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

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

His expertise and dedication have been instrumental in advancing the MWRD’s mission to protect the region’s water environment and facilitate stormwater management initiatives.