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Open house at MWRD’s O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant exposes public to critical work protecting water resources | MWRD
Guests took home free oak tree saplings, milkweed and native wildflower seeds to support stormwater management and the lifecycle of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators.
Education, Events
Event
Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain 2026 Season Opening
Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain 2026 Season Opening
Community Events
Press Release
Chicago Federation of Labor leader Don Villar shares powerful journey of activism and unity at MWRD’s AAPI heritage celebration | MWRD
Villar delivered a compelling keynote that intertwined his family’s immigrant journey, a legacy of labor activism and the enduring power of cross‑racial solidarity in the American labor movement.
Events
Press Release
MWRD to raise Pride Flag, host lunch event | MWRD
This year’s theme is “Water Connects Us, Pride Unites Us.”
Events
Press Release
MWRD issues Overflow Action Alert | MWRD
With impending rain, the MWRD encourages area residents and business owners to reduce water use during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality.
Stormwater
Media Coverage
"Chicago area residents asked to skip showers amid ‘torrential' rainfall, risk of flash flooding," NBC 5 Chicago | MWRD
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago issued an "overflow action day" alert for Wednesday, telling residents to limit water use to help prevent sewers from backing up.
Stormwater
Media Coverage
"MWRD Issues an Overflow Action Alert," WGN Radio 720 | MWRD
The MWRD urges residents and business owners to conserve water with heavy rains in the forecast Wednesday.
Conservation
Event
Lincoln Park Zoo Pollinator Awareness Celebration
Lincoln Park Zoo Pollinator Awareness Celebration
Community Events