Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
UtilitiesIllinois, United States501-1000 Employees
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is a public utility based in Chicago, Illinois, serving the city and 128 suburban communities. It operates wastewater treatment facilities and serves as Cook County's Stormwater Management Authority, with a mandate to protect public health and the environment. The district employs several hundred people and oversees seven water reclamation plants that support these functions. MWRD serves municipal and local-government customers by ensuring reliable wastewater treatment and effective stormwater management to mitigate flooding and protect water quality. In 2026, it received the Grand Prize from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists for leadership in stormwater solutions and public education. The district's ongoing investments in assets and projects underpin service to about 5.2 million people and include nearly 300 stormwater projects over the past decade that have aimed to shield more than 23,000 homes, businesses, and buildings from flooding.
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