News
MWRD staff publish research in Water Research Magazine
February 20, 2025
“Making waves: Rethinking our mission for N₂O emissions at WRRFs” was recently published by Water Research Magazine.
MWRD to host Black History Month celebration this evening at 4:45 p.m.
February 20, 2025
The MWRD will honor the significant contributions and enduring legacy of Black Americans in the workforce, highlighting the central role labor has played in shaping their experiences and driving progress.
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, February 20 at 10:30 A.M.
February 18, 2025
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.
"Here's why some water departments prepare for Super Bowl halftime toilet flushes," Snopes
February 9, 2025
A rumor has circulated that the number of football fans rushing to use the restroom during the Super Bowl halftime show each year stresses municipal water and sewer systems.
"Ahead of freezing rain, Chicago residents asked to take it easy on salt," NBC Chicago
February 5, 2025
According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, excessive salt usage can do serious harm to water sources, and can also negatively impact wildlife, soil, and even the paws of animals that walk on the treated surfaces.
"Chicago River's reversal in 1900 was an 'engineering triumph' that transformed our city," Chicago Sun-Times
February 4, 2025
In 1900, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), then known as the Sanitary District of Chicago, completed a project that not only altered the course of a river but also redefined how cities safeguard public health and protect vital water resources.