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Protecting public health and the environment by treating wastewater and managing stormwater for Chicago and 128 suburban communities. ππ§π©π§ͺπ§«π¬ππ
Cook County, Illinois
Joined October 2009
As the agency tasked with treating the region's wastewater and transforming it into clean water, we love #WateReuse--and its potential! Today we recognized that commitment with a new plaque commemorating our founding and membership of the Illinois chapter of @WateReuseAssoci
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Join the #MWRD for the 13th Annual Sustainability Summit. πΏ π Discover how local partners are advancing sustainability, stormwater management & climate resilience. ποΈ Thurs, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.βnoon π 2250 S. 49th Ave, #Cicero π² https://t.co/iHVpTOJZSh
@TownOfCicero
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π Today, the MWRD Board of Commissioners will issue a resolution in honor of #ImagineADayWithoutWater during the MWRD Board of Commissioners Meeting on Thursday, October 16 at 10:30 a.m. π² Join us! https://t.co/fNR2zkPHWS & click on Board Calendar. #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago
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Historical Photo of the Day: A view of the Foster Avenue bridge over the North Shore Channel on April 20, 1911. Learn more about the work of the #MWRD π½β¬οΈ https://t.co/eR1M8hGC6x
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π£ Review the latest invitations to bid on #MWRD contracts! Register as a vendor to provide goods and services to the MWRD and help protect our water environment β¬οΈ https://t.co/czMVxwoZu8
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@Sassafrass_84 Thank you for your courage in standing firm in your beliefs! Itβs inspiring to see a young, intelligent woman like you speak your truth unapologetically, despite the hate and threats from the woke mob. Stay strong, donβt compromise your values, and keep surrounding yourself with
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Water powers everything we depend on β our homes, schools, businesses, health, & community. π On Oct. 16, the #MWRD observes #ImagineADayWithoutWater & highlights the importance of resilient infrastructure to protect #CookCounty & #LakeMichigan. β‘οΈ https://t.co/Xv7hfgODd0
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π· Construction of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal extension near Lockport on October 25, 1905. Learn more about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel π½β¬οΈ https://t.co/eR1M8hGC6x
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π£ICYMI: @britannica.com explores the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Cicero, Illinois, with Joe Cummings, MWRD engineer of treatment plant operations. The #MWRD facility treats about 250 billion gallons each year. π https://t.co/slurPH4LR3
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The #MWRD will hold its Board of Commissioners' meeting in person. ποΈ10:30am, Thursday, October 16, 2025 πMain Office Building, 100 East Erie Street, #Chicago Public comments may be made during the Public Comment period. Closed captioned. Livestream: https://t.co/yESYnI7Gvv
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π On Oct. 16, #ImagineADayWithoutWater reminds us that water powers every part of our economy. While the #MWRD does not provide drinking water, our work to protect #LakeMichigan and local waterways helps businesses and communities thrive. Learn more: https://t.co/3131qLOqee
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π· A view to the north showing the South Branch of the Chicago River and the railroad yard at the bend north of 16th Street on June 24, 1920. π£ Join our virtual tour tomorrow, October 15, to learn how the #MWRD protects the environment β¬οΈ https://t.co/nt2zlnU9tp
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π Water is the secret ingredient in our everyday rituals. On October 16, #ImagineADayWithoutWater challenges us to rethink the role of water in our lives. Learn more about how the #MWRD protects #LakeMichigan and area waterways. Watch our animation! https://t.co/cs6ZopnfyP.
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Historical Photo of the Day: A row of 60-inch cast iron air pipe sections during construction of the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie, Illinois, on November 8, 1923. Request an in-person tour for your community or school group β¬οΈ https://t.co/mS8NlUiNcO ππ§π©π§ͺπ§«π¬ππ
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π· A view to the west during construction of a bridge at Randolph Street over the South Branch of the Chicago River on March 21, 1903. π£ Join our virtual tour on Wednesday, October 15, at 2 p.m. β¬οΈ https://t.co/nt2zlnU9tp
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Thanks to @msichicago for inviting us today to participate in Science Works where we talked to hundreds of families about our work protecting our water environment and the fish and water we monitor and study, while encouraging future #stem careers and water stewardship!
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Historical Photo of the Day: A steam shovel loads dump cars near Joliet on February 28, 1906, during excavation of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal extension south of the Lockport Powerhouse. Learn more about the work of the #MWRD π½β¬οΈ https://t.co/eR1M8hGC6x
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Join the #MWRD at #community events this weekend and throughout the month. π Check out https://t.co/iBUAyEvjNo for details. π #Berwyn Park District Trick or Treat Sunday, October 12, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm π₯ 9/13/25 #MortonGrove Sustainability Expo featured live music. πΈ π€
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π£ We are accepting applications for βPrincipal Environmental Scientistβ until October 24, 2025. Apply to join a leading organization committed to protecting the environment in #CookCounty β¬οΈ https://t.co/4odnZmssdf β‘οΈ Learn more about #MWRD careers: https://t.co/CbuXZ70g2Y
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Join the #MWRD on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal. π Help prevent & reduce accidental contamination of streams, rivers & lakes in our area.ποΈ Learn more: https://t.co/NFphOj7Vpm
#TakeBackDay
@DEAHQ
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π· A view of Jefferson Street looking north from Congress in Chicago during construction of the West Side Intercepting Sewer on March 30, 1934. π£ Learn how the #MWRD protects our water environment on our October 15 virtual tour: https://t.co/nt2zlnU9tp
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