Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Following a #Pride flag raising and ceremony at its #Chicago office and seven water reclamation plants in observance of #PrideMonth, the #MWRD held a program that highlighted the role of resilience and unity. Watch the programs and read more: MWRD.org/news/pride2026 #LGBTQ #Pride2026

Check out the June 2026 edition of FLOW for the latest news and event information from the #MWRD. FLOW: For the Love of Water mwrd.org/news/mwrd-fl... Sign up to keep up to date with the latest news and resources related to the MWRD. mwrd.org/form/join-our-email-list #Community #Events #Research

The #MWRD welcomed the seasonal return of the iconic Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain with a special kickoff event held on May 28 and celebrated the start of the river recreation season and the MWRD’s 137th anniversary on May 29. Learn more and watch the program: mwrd.org/news/mwrds-m...

MWRD’s Calumet Water Reclamation Plant open house set for May 30 Calumet Water Reclamation Plant 400 E. 130th Street, Chicago Saturday, May 30, 2026 10 a.m. - 3 p.m The last tour begins at 2 p.m. mwrd.org/news/mwrds-c... #MWRD #events #community #Chicago #STEM #STEAM #careers

The #MWRD proudly joined the Village of #OrlandPark Red, White & Blue BBQ Fest and Parade on May 23. MWRD Commissioner Beth McElroy Kirkwood and MWRD staff shared oak saplings with #ChicagoSouthland residents for the kickoff to Memorial Day weekend. 🪴🇺🇸 #USA250 mwrd.org/community-ac...

More than 450 visitors took home a new understanding and appreciation for the work of the #MWRD at an open house and tour of one of the largest facilities in the world at Stickney Water Reclamation Plant (WRP). Learn more: https://ow.ly/5RML50Z3f4A #Chicago #CiceroIL #STEM #STEAM #careers

Join us today until 3 p.m.! The MWRD is hosting an open house and tours at one of the world’s largest water reclamation plants located in Cicero, Illinois. Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Stickney Water Reclamation Plant 6001 W. Pershing Rd., Cicero #MWRD #CiceroIL #Chicago #STEM

📰 #ICYMI Suburban Chicagoland: MWRD Vice President Theresa Flynn joins Berwyn Mayor Robert J. Lovero, U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (4th District), and local aldermen to break ground on a new green infrastructure project along the 34th Street corridor. mwrd.org/news/mwrd-vi... #MWRD #Berwyn

Join us on Saturday! The #MWRD is hosting an open house and tours event at one of the world’s largest water reclamation plants in #Cicero, Ill. Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Stickney Water Reclamation Plant 6001 W. Pershing Rd., Cicero mwrd.org/events/mwrd-... #STEM

Join our virtual tour at 2 p.m. today, May 5, and travel back in time and see how the #MWRD reversed the Chicago River and developed #wastewater treatment technology. Register: mwrd.org/education/to... 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

Join us today in Skokie for Chicago Water Week! The MWRD is hosting an open house and tours at our water reclamation plant from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, 3500 Howard St., Skokie mwrd.org/events/mwrd-... #ChicagoWaterWeek

Check out the May 2026 edition of FLOW for the latest news and event information from the #MWRD. Fun fact: The MWRD’s Centennial Fountain operates from May 1 to September 30. Join us for the Centennial Fountain season opener on May 28! FLOW: For the Love of Water mwrd.org/news/mwrd-flow-may-2026

Countdown to Saturday! Join us in Skokie for an open house and tours at our water reclamation plant located near the North Shore Channel. Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant 3500 Howard St. MWRD.org/events 🚍 last bus tour: 2 p.m. #ChicagoWaterWeek #Skokie #MWRD