Get ready to roll! National Bike to Work Day is on Friday, May 15. Whether you’re a daily rider or trying it out for the first time, tomorrow is the perfect day to pedal toward a healthier, cleaner commute. See you on the bike paths across Cook County! #BikeToWorkDay #CookCounty #Chicago 🚲

📜 On May 7, the MWRD Board of Commissioners honored #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, recognizing the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans celebrated nationwide each May. MWRD Board of Commissioners: MWRD.org/BOC#JewishAmericanHeritageMonth #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago #JAHM

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of the grit building at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie on September 21, 1926. Learn more about #wastewater treatment at MWRD.org#wastewater

Greetings from Springfield where we completed a productive Legislative Day to engage with Illinois General Assembly members to promote our work protecting our environment and the water resources that flow downstream throughout the state of Illinois.

📰 #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

📜 On May 7, the MWRD Board of Commissioners issued a resolution in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and honoring Don V. Villar. MWRD Board of Commissioners: MWRD.org/BOC #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago #AAPIHM

MWRD’s Stickney Water Reclamation Plant open house set for May 16 Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, 6001 W. Pershing, Cicero, IL Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (The last tour begins at 2 p.m.) Details: https://ow.ly/ABJt50YYW1H #MWRD #Chicago #CiceroIL #STEM #events

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of the Cal-Sag Channel on September 8, 1915, viewed looking east in an area between La Grange Road and Route 83. Learn more about the Chicago Area Waterway System at MWRD.org.

Historical Photo of the Day: A view to the south showing a boiler building under construction during sewer work at the northwest corner of Chicago and Kenilworth Avenues in Oak Park on November 9, 1921. Learn more at MWRD.org.

Today, we were reminded that there is more that unites us than divides us. Don Villar, secretary-treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Labor, provided inspirational words during a special discussion acknowledging Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the MWRD. #AAPIHeritageMonth

Accessibility upgrades at the MWRD's SEPA Station #3 were unveiled on May 8 in #BlueIsland. A new concrete ramp and segmented retaining wall were constructed to create an ADA-compliant pathway along with braille signage installation. Learn more: https://ow.ly/tUMl50YXPBq#3#BlueIsland #Accessibility #MWRD

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

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of the 95th Street Pumping station located on Baltimore Avenue just south of 95th Street in Chicago on April 29, 1924. The pumping station went into service in 1925. Learn more at MWRD.org.

From all of us at the MWRD, we extend warm wishes this Mother’s Day to the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and maternal figures who strengthen our communities every day. Happy Mother’s Day! #MothersDay

Historical Photo of the Day: A building on Old Western Avenue in Blue Island, just north of the Cal-Sag Channel, on January 6, 1916. The 16-mile-long channel was built by the MWRD between 1911 and 1922. Learn more at MWRD.org.

Historical Photo of the Day: A view to the north showing Loomis Street on November 13, 1902. The Sanitary District (now MWRD) built a new bridge over the South Branch of the Chicago River at Loomis Street between 1902 and 1904. Learn more at MWRD.org.

Accessible, inclusive and thriving, today we formally cut the ribbon on new enhancements to our Louis S. Viverito SEPA Station 3 that connects Blue Island to our sparkling waterfalls flowing into the Cal-Sag Channel!

Historical Photo of the Day: Removal of spoil along the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Pulaski Road during an electrical conduit tunneling project on May 28, 1923. Learn more at MWRD.org.

Many shades of blue were on display today at our Board of Commissioners meeting today in honor of #ChicagoWaterWeek: https://currentwater.org/chicago-water-week/#ChicagoWaterWeek

📷 Excavation for the North Shore Channel between Touhy Avenue and Pratt Boulevard on June 7, 1910. ⚓ Learn more about the Chicago Area Waterway System: https://mwrd.org/what-we-do/reducing-flooding/chicago-area-waterway-system-caws

New contract opportunity! Review the latest invitation to bid on MWRD contracts. Contract Number: 26-633-11. Furnishing and Delivering Polymer. mwrd.app/Cntrctann Learn more: mwrd.org/doing-business/procurement-and-materials-management #MWRD #Chicago #opportunity #contracts

MWRD to unveil accessibility improvements along the Cal-Sag Channel in Blue Island Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration (SEPA) Station #3, 2250 Fulton St. in Blue Island, Ill. 60406 Press release: https://ow.ly/ppPT50YVMBP

This is a microscopic image of a predatory free swimming ciliate which indicates a healthy wastewater treatment process. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel 📽⬇️ https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4#MWRD

Historical Photo of the Day: Demolition of the Union Loop Powerhouse, which was located north of Harrison Street on the South Branch of the Chicago River, on October 17, 1919. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel ⬇️ https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4#MWRD🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

Celebrate #ChildrensBookWeek with the MWRD & our free children’s book! “Where Does IT Go?” tells the story of 3 young water explorers who travel in a magical ship through the #MWRD's pipes, sewers & tanks that are used to clean dirty water. Download your copy today: MWRD.org/WDIG#ChildrensBookWeek#MWRD📚 🌊 #Chicago

The #MWRD will hold its Board of Commissioners meeting in person. Thur. May 7, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. 100 East Erie Street, #Chicago Live stream: https://ow.ly/6q1Y50Yoy6N Details: https://ow.ly/TU1w50YVaTR MWRD Board of Commissioners: https://ow.ly/hWkz50Yoy6L

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... 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

Happy Cinco de Mayo! The #MWRD is proud to celebrate the many communities in our service area and today we celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Mexican communities across #CookCounty. Invite us to your #community or school events: https://ow.ly/Pypq50YUGqL#MWRD#CookCounty🇺🇸🇲🇽 #CincoDeMayo

📷 Excavation during construction of the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant on November 22, 1923. 📣 Join us at 2 p.m. today, May 5, and travel back in time to see how the #MWRD reversed the Chicago River and developed #wastewater treatment technology ⬇️ https://mwrd.org/education/tours/virtual-tours#MWRD

Thank you to the hundreds of visitors that came to enjoy the MWRD Open House & Tours at O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie as part of Chicago Water Week! Check out some of the photos & an article about our event on May 2. https://ow.ly/clbs50YUJXk #ChicagoWaterWeek #MWRD #Chicago #Skokie

For a limited time, #MWRD rain barrels are now just $22.30 (only $11.15 for seniors 65+), with delivery included. Capture up to 55 gallons of rainwater, help reduce flooding, and reuse water for your lawn, garden, and more. Order today and start conserving: mwrd.org/rain-barrels#MWRD #RainBarrel

May is #NationalBikeMonth. Whether you’re commuting, exercising, or enjoying the outdoors, every ride makes a difference. Biking helps reduce traffic, improve air quality, and support healthier communities. Small changes can lead to big impacts. MWRD.org#NationalBikeMonth#Chicago

📷 Construction of the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant on October 3, 1922. 🗓️ Visit the Calumet WRP on Saturday, May 30, for our Open House and Tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ⬇️ https://mwrd.org/events/mwrd-open-house-and-tour-1

Historical Photo of the Day: A view to the east showing the Chicago Street bridge over the Cal-Sag Channel in Blue Island, Illinois, on August 29, 1924. Learn more about the Chicago Area Waterway System ⚓⬇️ https://mwrd.org/what-we-do/reducing-flooding/chicago-area-waterway-system-caws

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

Historical Photo of the Day: A steam shovel and crew at work on the Calumet Intercepting Sewer on Harbor Avenue northeast of 93rd Street in Chicago on September 19, 1923. Join our next virtual tour on Tuesday, May 5, at 2 p.m. Register: https://mwrd.org/education/tours/virtual-tours

This afternoon we formally broke ground on the 34th Street Utility & Roadway Improvement Project in Berwyn. In addition to street and sidewalk improvements, the project utilizes MWRD funds for permeable pavement that stores more than 112,000 gallons. https://www.berwyn34thstreetproject.org/

MWRD earns Gold-Level recognition from the Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association’s (ISAWWA) Water Ambassador Program for its exceptional commitment to water education, community engagement, & public outreach. Read more: https://ow.ly/IRRN50YTBho

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

The MWRD will host an Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month lunch event on Mon., May 11, 2026, from 12 – 1 p.m. at 100 E. Erie St., Chicago. Guest speaker: Don Villar, Secretary-Treasurer, Chicago Federation of Labor. Details & registration: https://ow.ly/sCzm50YTgMa #AAPIHeritageMonth

📷 Removal of spoil along the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Pulaski Road during an electrical conduit tunneling project on May 28, 1923. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel ⬇️ https://youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4#MWRD🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

New contract opportunity! Review the latest invitation to bid on MWRD contracts. Contract Number: 26-636-11. Furnishing and Delivering Hydrogen Peroxide. mwrd.app/Cntrctann Learn more: mwrd.org/doing-business/procurement-and-materials-management #MWRD #Chicago #opportunity #contracts

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

📷 Workers replacing the deck for the Maple Avenue bridge over the North Shore Channel on May 31, 1922. 📣 Join us along the North Shore Channel this Saturday, May 2, at our O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant Open House from 10-3 at 3500 Howard Street in Skokie. #ChicagoWaterWeek

Historical Photo of the Day: The Michigan Avenue (DuSable) bridge over the Chicago River on October 9, 1923. Learn more about the Chicago Area Waterway System ⚓⬇️ https://mwrd.org/what-we-do/reducing-flooding/chicago-area-waterway-system-caws

Join us! #ChicagoWaterWeek Sat. May 2 O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant Open House & Tour 3500 Howard, Skokie Tue. May 5 Virtual Tour of Chicago Area Water Infrastructure & History Thu. May 7 Space to Grow Schoolyard Tour 4214 S. St. Lawrence, Chicago currentwater.org/chicago-water-week/ MWRD.org

Join us tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. for the 2026 Q2 Watershed Planning Council Meeting for the Lower Des Plaines River Tributaries Watershed. Details: https://ow.ly/WENe50YR3Xq Learn more: MWRD.org/wpc #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago #Schaumburg #DesPlaines

Update: All Clear. The MWRD's Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) continued to operate as designed, capturing rain fall & sewage to keep it out of local waterways & local communities serviced by combined sewer systems. Text alerts: https://ow.ly/ZSHN50YR3ki MWRD.org/OAD #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago

Join us today at 10:00 a.m. for the 2026 Q2 Watershed Planning Council Meeting for the North Branch of the Chicago River Watershed. Read more and join the livestream: https://mwrd.org/events/nbcr-wpc-q2 Learn more at https://ow.ly/A5Hx50YR1yi. #MWRD #CookCounty #watershed

Historical Photo of the Day: The Lockport Powerhouse, dam and lock, on December 28, 1907. Learn more ⬇️⚡⚓ https://mwrd.org/what-we-do/chicago-area-waterway-system-caws/lockport-powerhouse