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Affirmative Action | MWRD
The MWRD Affirmative Action Program's purpose is to mitigate the present effects of discrimination based on race, ethnicity or sex in opportunities to participate on the MWRD’s contracts.
Real Estate | MWRD
The MWRD owns property along the Chicago Area Waterway System throughout the region. We lease property not currently needed for our corporate purposes for commercial and industrial use and for parks and green space.
La Grange Park | MWRD
With support from the MWRD the village of La Grange Park converted three intersections along Monroe Avenue into permeable surfaces. The project reduces the load on the sewer system and will complement plans to separate additional sewer systems to divert water to nearby Salt Creek.
UIC Green Infrastructure Project | MWRD
The MWRD’s green infrastructure project at Arthington Mall Plaza at the University of Illinois at Chicago features 37,000 square feet of permeable pavement, new seating, native plants and rain gardens.
Golf Mill Stormwater Park | MWRD
The MWRD’s Golf Mill Stormwater Park provides flood relief for 100 structures in a 200-acre area on Niles’ northwest side.
Stormwater Management Projects | MWRD
Completed and ongoing stormwater projects across Cook County.
Where Does It Go? | MWRD
“Where Does IT Go?” is the MWRD’s children's book about the wastewater treatment process. The book explores careers in water and offers STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) workbook activities.
Protecting Water Quality | MWRD
Thanks to the work of the MWRD, water quality has improved dramatically in Chicago area rivers and streams. The source of the region’s drinking water in Lake Michigan is protected through more than a century of the MWRD’s work.
Tour our facilities | MWRD
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago facilities are open for tours! In-person tours are scheduled by appointment only at our seven water reclamation plants (WRPs) throughout Cook County.
Monitoring and Research Seminar Series | MWRD
The MWRD hosts a seminar series at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant that is open to the public.