MWRD

Protecting public health and the environment by providing wastewater treatment for Chicago and 128 suburbs.
☎️ Report waterway concerns: 800-332-3867.

[MWRD @MWRDGC]

The #MWRD will hold its Board of Commissioners meeting in person at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building, 100 E. Erie St., Chicago.

Live stream https://t.co/uqCqBO9vNM

Details: https://t.co/rd017Lrigm

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📷 A worker on a tripod drill during the construction of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in the 1890s.

📣 Learn how the MWRD protects public health and the environment on our July 14 virtual tour. Register: https://t.co/nt2zlnU9tp

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Today, the MWRD recognizes Juneteenth, honoring the history, resilience and contributions of African Americans. We celebrate freedom and reflect on the ongoing pursuit of equality, justice and opportunity for all.

#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #MWRD

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Update: All Clear. The MWRD's Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) continues to operate as designed, capturing rain fall & sewage to keep it out of local waterways & local communities serviced by combined sewer systems. Learn more: https://t.co/Zae2bWPkhx. With @chicagoriver

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Historical Photo of the Day: View looking north from the west bank of the North Branch of the Chicago River at Sunnyside Avenue on June 8, 1917. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel ⬇️
https://t.co/eR1M8hGC6x
🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

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Overflow Action Alert! Heavy rain is expected in the Chicago area today. Reduce your use of water during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality.
Learn more at https://t.co/Zae2bWPkhx. @ChicagoRiver

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Historical Photo of the Day: A view to the north at a bridge over the South Branch of the Chicago River at Racine Avenue on June 26, 1920. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel ⬇️
https://t.co/eR1M8hGC6x
🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

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📷 A tunnel shaft and workers on Prairie Avenue just north of 116th Street in Chicago during construction for a section of the Calumet Intercepting Sewer system on December 12, 1916.

📣 Join our 2 p.m. virtual tour TODAY (June 16) ⬇️
https://t.co/nt2zlnU9tp

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The MWRD raised the Juneteenth flag on June 15 at all seven of its water reclamation plants as well as their headquarters at the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building, 100 E. Erie St., Chicago.

https://t.co/qOlyd7vybf

#MWRD #Juneteenth #Chicago

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See you soon!

Join the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago as we raise the Juneteenth flag on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

100 E. Erie Street, #Chicago

Find our events at https://t.co/iBUAyEuLXQ.

https://t.co/QhOmgtbtHS

#MWRD #Juneteenth

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Historical Photo of the Day: A view to the southeast at the intersection of Lawrence and Western Avenues in Chicago on May 15, 1930, during surveying for the Lawrence Avenue conduit project. Learn about the work of the MWRD on our June 16 virtual tour ⬇️
https://t.co/nt2zlnU9tp

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🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day!

Today we celebrate the Stars and Stripes as a symbol of our nation’s history, unity and resilience. As we honor the American flag, we also recognize the values of service, dedication and community that it represents.

🇺🇸 #FlagDay #USA #USA250 #MWRD #Chicago

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Historical Photo of the Day: A steam scraper removing topsoil on May 21, 1904, in an area between Montrose and Lawrence Avenues in Chicago. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our June 16 virtual tour ⬇️
https://t.co/nt2zlnU9tp
🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

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Congratulations to the Robbins Eagles, their coaches and fans and the Village of Robbins on the new Rocky Clark Legacy Field located next to the MWRD’s Robbins Heritage Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project. https://t.co/9c5oxFYfMl

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🇵🇷 Join us today at the Puerto Rican People’s Parade! The parade starts at Campbell Ave. & Division St. at 12:00 p.m.

#MWRD #Chicago #HumboldtPark #BarrioBoriken #PuertoRico

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Historical Photo of the Day: A view looking north from the roof of a building on Van Buren Street showing a Metropolitan Elevated Rail bridge and the South Branch of the Chicago River on September 1, 1903. Join our virtual tour on Tuesday, June 16 ⬇️
https://t.co/nt2zlnU9tp

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We are accepting applications until June 26, 2026 for the following #jobs:
• Site Remediation Specialist
• Electrical Mechanic
Apply to join a leading organization committed to protecting the environment in #CookCounty: https://t.co/1oipXhGkhE
#MWRD #Chicago #careers

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Update: All Clear. The MWRD's Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) continues to operate as designed, capturing rain fall & sewage to keep it out of local waterways & local communities serviced by combined sewer systems. Learn more: https://t.co/Zae2bWPkhx. With @chicagoriver

[MWRD @MWRDGC]

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of the 39th Street Pumping Station sewer conduit on November 1, 1923. Join our virtual tour on June 16 to learn how the #MWRD protects the environment by treating #wastewater for Chicago and 128 suburbs ⬇️
https://t.co/nt2zlnU9tp

[MWRD @MWRDGC]

Overflow Action Alert

Heavy rain is expected in the Chicago area today. Reduce your use of water during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality.

Learn more at https://t.co/Zae2bWPkhx.

@ChicagoRiver