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MWRD planning $600 million bond issue

The bond would make it easier for the district to turn sludge into a cake-like fertilizer that is provided to golf courses and other locations.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker and Samantha Liss

MWRD: Chemical discharges are within the law

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District says a study naming Chicago as a key contributor to the Gulf of Mexico's "dead zone" is misleading

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

MWRD candidates highlight finance, environmental issues

Nine candidates, including three incumbents, are vying for six-year terms on the district’s board of commissioners. Green Party candidates are pushing for disinfection of the effluent the agency discharges into the Chicago River.

almost 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Environmentalists, regulators push for disinfection of Chicago River effluent

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is one of few big sewage authorities that does not disinfect the effluent pumped into the nation’s waterways. The district says disinfection is expensive and that health benefits aren't proven.

almost 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

MWRD team to vie for gold in wastewater olympics

Teams from around the world will race to rescue a 110-pound dummy from the bottom of a well, fix a burst sewer pipe and identify and analyze an unlikely pathogen in the water, among other simulated crises.

almost 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Storm victims seek relief through new, temporary FEMA disaster recovery center

Residents affected by the storm of Sept. 13 and 14 can file for aid at a new Federal Emergency Management Administration office in Albany Park.

almost 3 years ago | Craig Kanalley

MWRD readying report on flood control efforts

During last weekend's heavy rains, stormwater overflow was released into Lake Michigan to fight flooding. Officials will determine how much water was sent from the sewer system into Lake Michigan, and how it impacted water quality.

3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Household waste collection plan on hold at MWRD

MWRD commissioners oppose planning a permanent household hazardous waste collection facility in the northern suburbs. The district will continue its popular mobile collection program.

3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Exploring the Chicago River's wild side

On a sunny, breezy afternoon, 20 urban voyagers gather to canoe a four-mile stretch of the North Branch of the Chicago River and receive some basic lessons in water ecosystems.

3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

MWRD: repairs on schedule at flooded pump house

Pump house station repairs are moving forward as water management officials work furiously to get pump capacity back to storm readiness in the wake of flooding and power outages that occurred Aug. 4

3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Sewage district crews working on S. Side pump station

The pump station, one of the world's largest, failed last week, flooding hundreds of basements. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District says two pumps have been replaced.

3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

New water testing model debuts at 63rd Street beach

A new system to provide faster and more accurate testing of lake water for E. coli and other contaminants was unveiled for the 63rd Street beach.

3 years ago | Shannon McGee

Water District eyes river swimming survey

The district may survey Cook County residents to see if they'd like to take a dip in local waterways. The district would have to disinfect effluent from its plants to improve water quality.

over 3 years ago | Karen Shoffner

Streets still closed as crews repair pipe

Water main break caused severe flooding

over 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

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