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Established in 1889, the MWRD is an award-winning, special purpose government agency responsible for treating wastewater and managing stormwater in Cook County, Illinois. We strive to be a responsive neighbor that engages with the public on several critical water-related issues that improve the quality of life for all.
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The MWRD treats wastewater from Chicago and 128 surrounding...
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The MWRD’s 2021–2025 Strategic Plan was developed by a...
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The MWRD’s green infrastructure project at Arthington Mall...
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Schedule a Tour. Available: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Duration: 2 hours. tours@mwrd.org. Link to Form. The Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) is one of seven wastewater treatment facilities owned and operated by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD).
The Department of Water Management purifies and delivers approximately 750 million gallons of drinking water to residents of Chicago and 120 suburbs daily. 42% of the whole state gets their water from us. We also remove waste water and storm runoff through the sewer system where it is then conveyed to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District ...
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), originally known as the Sanitary District of Chicago, is a special-purpose district chartered to operate in Cook County, Illinois since 1889.
26 maj 2016 · The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) in partnership with Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies officially opened the world’s largest nutrient recovery facility at their Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Cicero, Ill.
The Bureau of Water Supply provides approximately 750 million gallons clean, safe drinking water a day to Chicago and neighboring suburban communities. Lake Michigan water enters the purification system from the cribs located about 2 miles out in the lake.
Roto-Rooter in Chicago provides plumbing, drain cleaning and water cleanup services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. From emergency water removal services to leak repairs and toilet installations, we have you covered.
