Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Overview

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is a special-purpose government agency established in 1889, serving Cook County, Illinois, including Chicago and 128 surrounding communities. Its mission is to protect public health and safety through effective wastewater reclamation, flood water management, and water quality protection across approximately 883 square miles.

Operating independently from the City of Chicago, MWRD is governed by an elected Board of Commissioners and manages an extensive infrastructure, including seven water reclamation plants, 560 miles of intercepting sewer mains, and 110 miles of deep tunnels. The agency treats an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater daily, focusing on flood control, stormwater management, and environmental justice, while engaging with the community to maintain water quality and safety for the region.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 312-751-5600
• Website: mwrd.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/metropolitan-water-reclamation-district-of-greater-chicago

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Resource recovery
• Stormwater management
• Wastewater treatment
• Biosolids
• Utility
• Water resource management
• Water pollution prevention
• Water treatment innovation
• Water resource recovery
• Water management
• Water infrastructure management
• Flood control infrastructure
• Advanced water treatment
• Environmental services
• Water pollution monitoring
• Water pollution control
• Water quality protection
• Water system management
• Stormwater regulation
• Canal systems
• Stormwater plans and reports
• Lake Michigan protection
• Water quality standards
• Water supply and irrigation systems
• Flood mitigation
• Water quality improvement
• Water treatment infrastructure
• Water treatment operations
• Water resource protection
• Stormwater runoff management
• Government
• Water quality enhancement
• Employee benefits
• Environmental justice
• Sewer system
• Stormwater watershed planning
• Water quality
• Water reclamation
• Water pollution safeguards
• Water quality monitoring
• Stormwater infrastructure
• Water treatment efficiency
• Flood risk management
• Services
• Stormwater projects
• Water treatment plants
• Water pollution reduction
• Water infrastructure
• Native landscaping
• Stormwater partnerships
• Stormwater infrastructure projects
• Stormwater space to grow
• Flood prevention
• Water treatment process
• TARP system
• Water treatment resource recovery
• Water treatment
• Flood control
• Water treatment technology
• Flood management
• Nutrient reduction
• Green infrastructure
• Overflow action alerts
• Community engagement
• Rain barrels
• Biosolids recycling
• Tunnel and reservoir plan
• Chicago area waterway system
• Water conservation
• Sewer system maintenance
• Waterway monitoring
• Public health
• Educational programs
• Wastewater technology
• Flood-prone property acquisition
• Stream restoration
• Vacancy acquisition
• Infiltration and inflow
• Geographical information systems
• Community action
• Job opportunities
• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Public infrastructure
• Medication disposal
• Professional development
• Environmental remediation
• Clean water access
• Sustainable practices
• Stormwater detention basins
• Population engagement
• Capital improvement projects
• Regulatory ordinances
• Watershed management
• Community resilience
• Ecosystem preservation
• Natural resource management
• Energy & utilities
• Renewables & environment
• Water supply & irrigation systems
• Health, wellness & fitness

Technologies Used

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• Amazon AWS
• Cedexis Radar
• Constant Contact
• Google Maps
• Google Maps (Non Paid Users)
• Google Tag Manager
• Mimecast
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• Outlook
• Remote
• Varnish
• Vimeo
• YouTube
• reCAPTCHA