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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
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Protecting public health and the environment by treating wastewater and managing stormwater for Chicago & 128 suburban communities. Learn more at mwrd.org.

☎️ Report waterways issues by calling the MWRD Citizen’s Incident Reporting System at 800-332-3867.
Historical Photo of the Day: Workers raising an electric pole at the corner of Colfax Street and Jackson Avenue in Evanston on March 2, 1909, during construction of the nearby North Shore Channel. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel 📽⬇️
youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
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November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of a bridge for the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad over the under-construction Cal-Sag Channel on July 24, 1917. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel 📽⬇️
youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
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November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📷 View from the roof of Lawrence Hall at 4833 N. Francisco Avenue in Chicago showing the MWRD's North Branch Pumping Station in June 1929.

📣 Join our next virtual tour on Tuesday, December 9, from 2-3:15 p.m. ⬇️
mwrd.org/education/to...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📚 As a proud Space to Grow school, Nash Elementary is transforming outdoor learning and wellness and today, curious 3rd & 4th graders brought that same energy indoors as we explored career paths at the #MWRD and the many ways STEAM shapes our work.

📓 mwrd.org/stormwater/s...
November 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🚀 We had an inspired day at Columbia Explorers Academy in #BrightonPark, named in honor of the #NASA Space Shuttle Columbia crew. MWRD staff met with 400 curious 3rd–8th graders to talk #STEM & careers at the #MWRD on Nov. 20.

➡️ mwrd.org/education/community-engagement

@chipubschools.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of John P. Murray as its new executive director on Nov 20. Murray brings more than two decades of experience in the water industry & a distinguished career of service at the MWRD.
November 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
📷 Two guests check out the completed gate structures for the Lockport Controlling Works during construction of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in 1899.

📣 Join our next virtual tour on Tuesday, December 9, and learn how the #MWRD protects the environment ⬇️
mwrd.org/education/to...
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Congratulations to the Leo Catholic High School Lions choir for showing the world their incredible talent on America’s Got Talent, where they finished fourth under the leadership of Director LaDonna Hill. 🎶

MWRD.org/BOC
November 20, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Historical Photo of the Day: A view to the northeast from Kedzie Avenue showing the nearly complete Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Chicago, Madison and Northern Railroad bridge on December 30, 1899. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel 📽⬇️
youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
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November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📣 Join us for the MWRD Monitoring & Research Seminar on Friday, November 21 at 10:30 a.m.! 🌊

In-person attendance: mwrd.org/events/monit...

💻 Virtual attendance: On 11/21, visit: mwrd.org/education/mo....
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
On November 6, the MWRD Board of Commissioners issued a resolution in honor of #NationalNativeAmericanHeritageMonth.

📜 Whereas, the #MWRD recognizes the tremendous contributions & sacrifices of people of #NativeAmerican heritage…
November 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Historical Photo of the Day: A view to the north showing the Chicago Terminal Transfer railroad bridge over the South Branch of the Chicago River between Harrison and Roosevelt. The exact date is unknown. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel 📽⬇️
youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
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November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The #MWRD will hold its Board of Commissioners' meeting in person.

🗓️10:30am, Thursday, November 20, 2025

📍Main Office Building, 100 East Erie Street, #Chicago

Public comments may be made during the Public Comment period. Closed captioned.

Livestream: buff.ly/Lmjln4y

Learn more: buff.ly/iCO9rfF
November 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
📷 Cal-Sag Sewer construction in Chicago on Indiana Avenue, just south of 120th Place, looking south on August 17, 1917.

📣 Join us at 2 p.m. today, November 18, to learn about the work of the #MWRD. Register ⬇️
mwrd.org/education/to...
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November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The sun rises over the Calumet River near the MWRD's Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration (SEPA) station no. 1 with the Torrence Avenue bridge in the background. Join our virtual tour tomorrow at 2 p.m. Register here: mwrd.org/education/to...
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
📷 Construction of the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant on September 17, 1924.

📣 Join our virtual tour tomorrow, Tuesday, November 18, from 2-3:15 p.m. to learn how the #MWRD protects public health and the environment ⬇️
mwrd.org/education/to...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📷 A northeasterly view of the State Street bridge over the Chicago River on March 1, 1903.

📣 Join our virtual tour on Tuesday, November 18, from 2-3:15 p.m. to learn how the #MWRD protects public health and the environment ⬇️
mwrd.org/education/to...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📷 Workers mixing concrete to be used to cast blocks for the Lockport Powerhouse walls on October 25, 1905.

📣 Join our virtual tour on Tuesday, November 18, from 2-3:15 p.m. to learn about the work of the #MWRD ⬇️
mwrd.org/education/to...
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November 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
❄️ It’s Winter Weather Preparedness Week! Now’s the time to get your rain barrel ready:
1️⃣ Disconnect and clean
2️⃣ Store and protect
3️⃣ Plan for spring
Learn more: mwrd.org/RainBarrels

#MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of a bridge at Loomis Street over the South Branch of the Chicago River on May 10, 1904. The Sanitary District (now MWRD) built the bridge between 1902 and 1904. Learn about the work of the #MWRD 📽⬇️
youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4
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November 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📷 Interior of a section of the Oak Park sewer near the intersection of Oak Park and Chicago Avenues during construction on December 13, 1921.

📣 Join our virtual tour on Tuesday, November 18, from 2-3:15 p.m. to learn about the work of the #MWRD ⬇️
mwrd.org/education/to...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The #MWRD joined the Space to Grow doubleheader on Friday, Nov. 7, for new schoolyard ribbon-cutting ceremonies at two #Chicago schools with our partners at Openlands, Chicago Department of Water Management,
@HealthySchoolsCampaign.org,
@ChicagoPubSchools.bsky.social, &
@Chicagodoe.bsky.social.
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant on September 29, 1921. Request an in-person tour for your community or school group ⬇️
mwrd.org/education/to...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🇺🇸 On November 6, the MWRD Board of Commissioners issued a resolution in honor of #VeteransDay.

📜 Whereas, the #MWRD is proud to employ distinguished women and men of the United States military and honor their service, sacrifice, and contributions…

#CookCounty #Chicago
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🇺🇸 With respect, honor, and gratitude, the #MWRD thanks all who have served. Today and every day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. #VeteransDay

🫡 Learn about opportunities for veterans at MWRD:

➡️ mwrd.org/doing-business/affirmative-action

➡️ mwrd.org/careers
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM