Tag: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

The Authoritative Technical Resource for Engineers and Operators FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: James C. Kirie Water Reclamation Plant (Kirie WRP) Location: 701 West Oakton Street, Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Operating Authority: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Design Average Capacity: 52 MGD Design Maximum Flow: 110 MGD Population Served: ~217,000 residents […]

FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Calumet Water Reclamation Plant (CWRP) Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Operating Authority: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Design Capacity: 354 MGD Current Average Flow: ~230 MGD Population Served: ~1,000,000+ residents Service Area: 300 square miles (South Chicago & Suburbs) Receiving Water Body: Little Calumet River NPDES Permit […]

James C. Kirie Water Reclamation Plant: Safeguarding Clean Water for Suburban Chicago   The James C. Kirie Water Reclamation Plant, nestled in the heart of Des Plaines, Illinois, is a critical infrastructure asset to the environment and public health of the suburban Chicago area. More than just a facility, it serves as a silent guardian […]

South Shore Water Reclamation Facility: Ensuring Clean Water for a Sustainable Future Located in Chicago, Illinois, the South Shore Water Reclamation Facility plays a crucial role in the city’s efforts to ensure clean and safe water for its residents. As one of the largest water reclamation facilities in the Midwest, South Shore WRF is responsible […]