Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie on July 3, 1924. Originally known as North Side, the facility began operation in 1928 and was a model for modern sewage treatment technology and currently serves more than 1.3 million people residing in a 143-square-mile area that includes Chicago, north of Fullerton Avenue, and the 17 suburbs in northern Cook County. Request an in-person tour for your community or school group ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gypwivSg 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

📣ICYMI The Chicago Crusader: Four commissioners were installed to lead the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) in preserving the agency’s 135-year history in promoting sustainability and protecting the region’s water environment while addressing emerging regulatory challenges, climate change, and reducing energy demands. President Commissioner Kari Steele, Chairman of Finance Marcelino Garcia, Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis and newcomer Commissioner Sharon Waller were installed during a swearing-in ceremony for the MWRD’s Board of Commissioners on Dec. 3 at the MWRD Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building, 100 E. Erie St., Chicago, IL. 🌊 MWRD.org / News: https://lnkd.in/dYWrBe5m 🌊 MWRD Board of Commissioners: MWRD.org/BOC #MWRD #CookCounty #WastewaterTreatment #StormwaterManagement

Historical Photo of the Day: A view of the west abutment during construction of a bridge at Randolph Street and the South Branch of the Chicago River, viewed looking east, on June 12, 1902. Join us TODAY at 2 p.m. and learn about the work of the #MWRD. Register ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gndBmh5n 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

We want to hear from you! If you see waterway blockages, illegal or suspicious dumping, or notice odors please contact us. There are two ways to make a report through the MWRD’s Citizen’s Incident Reporting System. ☎️Phone: Call us at 800-332-3867 📲Online and more information: https://lnkd.in/dP4DRf5h #MWRD #CookCounty #WastewaterTreatment #StormwaterManagement #Waterways #Environment

The MWRD will hold its Board of Commissioners meeting in person at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Public comment may be made at the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, during the Public Comment period. Members of the public that are unable to attend meetings in-person are encouraged to participate by viewing the proceedings via live stream at https://lnkd.in/eKtMC6V. Electronic comments will not be read during the meeting but will be provided to the Board. If you would like to view the live stream of the meeting, click the “In Progress” link under the Video Column. The “In Progress” link will only be active when there is a meeting in session. Closed captioning is available. Please note the ending time of this meeting is an estimate only. #MWRD #CookCounty #WastewaterTreatment #StormwaterManagement

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of the West Side Sewage Treatment Works, one of two treatment plants which were combined and eventually became the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, on August 5, 1927. Request an in-person tour for your community or school group ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gypwivSg 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

Historical Photo of the Day: Boats and bridges on the Chicago River on July 2, 1910, looking west towards the lifted State Street and Dearborn Street bridges, which were both built by the Sanitary District of Chicago (now MWRD). Join us on Tuesday, December 17, at 2 p.m. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gndBmh5n 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

Historical Photo of the Day: A view of the east gate of the Illinois and Michigan (I&M) Canal lock near Ashland Avenue in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago on May 2, 1914. In the years after the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal was completed, the I&M Canal became obsolete with shallow, stagnant water. Eventually, Interstate 55 was built on the canal right-of-way between Bridgeport and Summit. Learn more on our next virtual tour Tuesday, December 17, at 2 p.m. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gndBmh5n 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

At the MWRD Board of Commissioners special meeting to adopt the 2025 budget on Thursday, December 12, 2024, MWRD Commissioners welcomed newly appointed commissioner Beth McElroy Kirkwood during her first board meeting. Gov. JB Pritzker announced the appointment of Commissioner McElroy Kirkwood on Tuesday. “The South Suburbs are a dynamic and growing region, and having dedicated representation at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is vital to supporting our continued growth and success. I am committed to ensuring our community’s needs are met and our resources are protected for generations to come,” said Commissioner McElroy Kirkwood. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dh-bsk5F #MWRD #CookCounty #WastewaterTreatment #StormwaterManagement #Illinois

📣 Join our virtual tour on Tuesday, December 17, at 2 p.m. to learn how the #MWRD protects public health and safety by treating #wastewater and managing #stormwater for Chicago and 128 suburban communities ⬇️  https://lnkd.in/gndBmh5n 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞