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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">February 2024 | Issue 41</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style='font-size: 28px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>In this edition</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='font-size: 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: bold;'>Upcoming Events</span><span style='font-size: 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> </span></p>
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<span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>February 1 -</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12px;'> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">MWRD to raise the Pan-African Flag, 10 a.m.</span>
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<li style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>February 1 - MWRD Board of Commissioners Meeting, 10:30 a.m.</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 6 - Water Technology Alliance to host webinar, 7:30 a.m.</span></li>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> 14 - </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Monthly Virtual Tour of MWRD water reclamation plants, 2 p.m.</span>
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<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 15 - MWRD Board of Commissioners Meeting, 10:30 a.m.</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 15 - MWRD to host a Black History Month celebration, 4:45 p.m.</span></li>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 23 - Monitoring and Research Seminar: "</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;">Global Climate Change Impacts on Aquatic Communities of the Chicago Wilderness Area and Implications for Restoration Strategies,” </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10:30 a.m.</span>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='font-size: 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: bold;'>Latest News</span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Last call for stormwater management projects: The MWRD invites partners to submit applications for assistance</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">MWRD Commissioners adopt balanced 2024 spending plan</span></li>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;">Drug take-back collection partnership between MWRD a</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">nd Cook County Sheriff’s Office protects streets and waterways</span>
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<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Calumet Park unveils Winchester Avenue Disaster Relief Project supported by MWRD green infrastructure partnership</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">FEMA Region 5 tours Mainstream Pumping Station</span></li>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;">“A mere dash of salt will do, water district reminds residents as winter sets in,”</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: italic;"> WBBM 780 Newsradio</span>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;">“Chicago deploys more than 200 plows ahead of upcoming winter storm,” </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: italic;">NBC 5</span>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='font-size: 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: bold;'>Resources</span></p>
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<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Winter is here - Salt Smart!</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sign up for Overflow Action Alert text messaging</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">MWRD Employment Center</span></li>
<li style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Read our "Green Neighbor Guide"</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;">What is the key to pollution prevention when it comes to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)?</span></li>
<li style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Household hazardous waste collection</span></li>
<li style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Doing Business with the MWRD</span></li>
<li style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Report Waterway Blockages, Suspicious Dumping and Odors </span></li>
<li style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Tour an MWRD facility</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='font-size: 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: bold;'> Extras</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;"></span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal;'>Historical Photo of the Month</span>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> 2024 Calendar</span>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">MWRD to raise the Pan-African Flag on Feb. 1 at 10 a.m.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The MWRD will celebrate Black History Month throughout February to highlight the MWRD’s commitment to diversity, to support the Black community and to honor the achievements of African Americans. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The fifth annual raising of the Pan-African flag will take place at the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building, 100 E. Erie Street on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. At the same time, all seven MWRD water reclamation plants will raise the flag.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The design of the Pan-African flag has special meaning:</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• The red represents the blood of African people shed for liberation.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• The black represents people of African descent.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• The green represents the continent of Africa and all of its natural wealth.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The MWRD Board of Commissioners will hold its Regular Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 1 and Thursday, February 15.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Public comments may be made at the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building, 100 E. Erie Street, Chicago, during the Public Comment period. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Visit </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN8ayFxnSUxx456xjqhueMymkHU-t2UC_3JMW5zGw1h7m4nyMq329GSXTr8-2mos2uPCNbsQ9Udi6hLgCVs2UaeLupXFWKpDxU-oTLMRvGmbrgY3NmtmaCuA=&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(40, 79, 161); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;">https://mwrd.legistar.com/calendar.aspx</a><span style="color: rgb(40, 79, 161);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">to view the meetings. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Water Technology Alliance invites you to a Stormwater and Rainwater Handling Webinar in collaboration with the MWRD and Aarhus Vand in Denmark.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Date: February 6, 2024</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Time: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CDT</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During this engaging webinar, the MWRD and Aarhus Vand will share their invaluable insights and approaches, shedding light on the day to day operation and challenges while highlighting the fascinating world of stormwater management. The similarities and differences between the practices in Chicago and Denmark will be discussed. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Patrick Jensen, MWRD Principal Civil Engineer, will speak about TARP and Holly Sauter, MWRD Principal Civil Engineer, will discuss MWRD´ s stormwater management program. Yansi Mary Jesusloganathan, Aarhus Vand Project Manager, will speak on stormwater and rainwater in Denmark. Register at </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN2T_ZPi1Vh8JUR9GEFioOXTn8zZu0mjJ3QhcLmWxZeQumVHzvAdBB1JeTe29MZe_oZA_srN9WQOzwHjxd5xKf6g6DT1asEevOR7yDY0M5FnnjPfGUR919LMC9lq1OXRVjh4WGoB_Hd6aejXNetB0qzmzfzZVs4XcyL1EJBgj_AlMOVCpL_dqQsPTImt7ShMiBAXmzb715U4zupQsuxXggYBEiLULyENHArvun69RMBKa_xYsLA1LwgL6aCHUPVv-XxlyIpeD9icBc0WSuc6gqbg=&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;">this link.</a></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Celebrate Valentine's Day by embarking on a captivating virtual tour with the MWRD at 2 p.m. Immerse yourself in the depths of the world's largest water reclamation facility, venture through the intricate Deep Tunnel system, encounter the enchanting dancing water bear, and witness the fascinating process of electrofishing in action. Delve into the rich history that defines us and discover the compelling stories that position us as a forward-thinking utility for the future. Secure your spot by registering </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQNxRBAkLJvICACY6qXiKlLsXeyghBjUBLe5UPazwQahVEYCFGfeDjzW4EKUnuY68dDBOk3kPmjvu7jhKKIdEKGsq4waStudYi_t_O3fTe2HvqXb6srrkFy58F4dwTi49j2w==&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style="color: #294B93; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;">here</a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">and make this Valentine's Day an exploration of innovation and environmental wonders.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>On Feb. 15, the MWRD will host a Black History Month celebration at the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building beginning at 4:45 p.m.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>The event will celebrate this year’s national theme of “African Americans and the Arts.” </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Black History Month is a powerful, symbolic celebration and a time for acknowledgement, reflection and inspiration.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Friday, February 23 at 10:30 a.m., join the MWRD for a one hour seminar featuring “Global Climate Change Impacts on Aquatic Communities of the Chicago Wilderness Area and Implications for Restoration Strategies,” James Bland, Director, Environmental Products and Services, Inc.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The seminar is eligible for Professional Development Credits/CEUs. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This event will be held at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and virtually. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In person: Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, Lue-Hing R&D Complex, 6001 West Pershing Rd., Cicero, IL. Register at least 24 hours in advance by emailing Dr. Heng Zhang at zhangH@mwrd.org or call (708) 588-4264 or (708) 588-4059.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Virtual: Visit </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN-h_R6W3jb5_qe-k-mnQOADXxKJDV78ouDh4q-0IvSQ-YOMSH9Sb_DTXG09JzXK9ZuT545BH6ODqU1SwePxpHpq7U8HK4jQ-LL1eCEUT3XKSqpNugIPMzN3f5xMnIwvBnhnBA6p0gx6icwkAGIp8-j5b77k2ch1TFTqiytYjwJZOTxN-IxlLf6foRjAvUMGOxiHIkXK8t5Gsx1vz0ovMsU0=&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(40, 79, 161); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;">https://mwrd.org/seminars-and-presentations</a><span style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">on February 21 for the link to access the seminar.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Government entities considering protection from flooding have an opportunity to pitch their shovel-ready projects to the MWRD.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>The MWRD’s Stormwater Partnership Program is accepting applications to provide funding for shovel-ready stormwater projects now through Feb. 11. Shovel-ready projects have a near finalized design prepared by the partner agency. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>The MWRD will partner to fund the project, while the partner agency will manage the design, construction and long-term maintenance of the project. To submit a pre-application form and learn more, visit </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN9p9BoajQR3WJcIR8IfFPDVXQux_5JhRCfV4ewxaJo4vCjD1TLXU3ZW_nQQ0HFoaZ_AKwEGKicCyhiViPN6zkr9qXpX7z7-qLav9gO_PeNcl&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style='color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;'>mwrd.org/stormwater/spp</a><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> and watch the MWRD’s webinar.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><a href="#" target="_blank" style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-style: normal;'>The MWRD also hosts similar programs for green infrastructure projects, conceptual stormwater management projects and voluntary flood-prone property acquisitions. Through these programs, the MWRD works with municipalities to identify solutions and potential funding sources for project implementation. Local governments and public agencies within MWRD’s corporate boundaries can apply to become partners to fund and build the stormwater management projects.</a></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>The MWRD’s Stormwater Partnership Program funds projects that address flooding through a variety of traditional engineering solutions such as localized detention, upsizing critical storm sewers and culverts, pumping stations, establishing drainage ways and green infrastructure. Municipalities, townships, county agencies, park districts, school districts and other government organizations are all eligible to apply. Projects are prioritized on their ability to reduce localized flooding and the number of structures benefitted by the project amongst other criteria. </span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-style: italic;'>(In the photo:</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> </span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-style: italic;'>A detention basin at the Butterfield Creek East Branch along Governors Highway in Richton Park is an example of a project funded through the MWRD’s Stormwater Partnership Program.)</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 13px;'> </span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Read more </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN2T_ZPi1Vh8Jmr-RP8wIxhbxpegm6Dp0k7jdvB-ETuY6DlMT4goudJArpWowTEeexaCKpFynh9d7ohzmSxaFwurOWGEFm3zG8a8pgMTDsF34K_wRtr0H6pT7LnKbrvI8apYsou2FHe6IooZGDV2T6L_z9vxrZYcMwXAnD6B5b10Oas2ymjge-iXd1gRCp1kl0PW-RhUNb_G1romub0t0czY=&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style='color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;'>here</a><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>A $1.4 billion budget was approved to continue MWRD's work to transform wastewater into clean water, mitigate flooding, recover resources, protect public health and area water resources, and invest in innovation to improve water quality and lower carbon emissions. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>The MWRD Board of Commissioners formally adopted the budget on Dec. 21. The budget is supported by a total tax levy of $693.7 million that affords the MWRD the resources to serve 5.19 million residents living in Chicago and 128 surrounding municipalities. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Approximately 61.4 percent of the 2024 appropriation is supported by property tax receipts. The 2024 estimated tax for MWRD services for a $100,000 home is $103.23. The 2024 Budget prepares the MWRD for persistent inflation, demand for construction materials, and increase in the budget for chemicals, reflecting both higher costs and operational needs for changing permit conditions. The MWRD has been able to weather these financial challenges through steady revenue streams. In 2024, the MWRD anticipates more than $100.0 million in revenue through land rentals, user charge, and interest income across all funds. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="ql-cursor"></span>In addition to various infrastructure upgrades at MWRD facilities, the MWRD in 2024 will continue investing in local stormwater management partnerships and green infrastructure while also addressing regional projects like the Addison Creek Channel Improvements and the Robbins Heritage Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration, each of which has benefited from federal support. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Pictured on the right: MWRD President Kari K. Steele signs the 2024 MWRD Budget documents.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The MWRD’s budget also places emphasis on fulfilling pension obligations. In 2024 the MWRD will make a supplemental contribution of $42.8 million from Corporate Fund budgetary reserves to the Retirement Fund to maintain the funded ratio. The MWRD will also continue to fund $5 million annually to the OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits) Trust Fund. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Pictured on the left: </span><span style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); font-style: italic;">MWRD Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos signs budget documents on behalf of the Committee on Budget and Employment.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>A program that protects unwanted medicine from entering the water environment will continue through a partnership between the MWRD and Cook County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The MWRD Board of Commissioners authorized an intergovernmental agreement between the MWRD and the CCSO in December to support the sheriff’s ongoing drug collection and disposal activities and to expand its network of local law enforcement agencies participating within the MWRD’s boundaries. The Cook County Sheriff’s Prescription Drug Take Back Program collects and destroys unwanted prescription drugs at 129 permanent collection sites.</span><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);'>New green infrastructure amenities are enhancing a Calumet Park street and collecting more stormwater to protect neighbors, thanks to funding from the MWRD and partners.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);'>MWRD officials joined Calumet Park Mayor Ronald Denson (pictured) and village officials and neighbors along with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Winchester Avenue Disaster Relief Project recently. Read more </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN2T_ZPi1Vh8JxJf0gXQXN3M4zJYbMT551et-O58zQmowitIxwMHPbB3umYxldqU9bM5dNZTSJqDlSwYbPigrGWDnPPRsvlhah3VtY3MIp4vj9DqyXU7Isc9afEsGMDO8yyYcQZU5RCSq0buchyXP8wHMk1OuVgOlEZsPMFnAAiPn4mHcEL8uKOie8lrZHOAet8anhyvdsUk1MFzMbGdjEZDolZO7jiP2OCcw-wadsZSl&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style='font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;'>here.</a></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 15px; color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"></span><span style="font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you to our partners at </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN2T_ZPi1Vh8JVsE1F1ptVVzyz9a2YRTPujQwNCyh87CCHO66v0vbZPKvA7EEjEDzvwvFITHN0DkgZ6SXYpV-I-4ylSJxuIab35D83osu3NEgHsUzMcvcM0C-7uaZz9Uk46i79NYwduAtQrSMFemBSkkC1SdU6-P3T4PDuCQm0RsQ_Ps8fvbtTKQTWRuB1J8MRhAi130B2LwVseTKcD4QSBEh22JhvM7KxrCMJbgP8qSdz9evFCirFmE6m_wmx6Vfo5xAOUH7NeNkGyQLIe4tPy7pUFVodGiwk_V798Y3HRc7EBoDgXrIOvpw3AAiPmPRdx7auCHN8yQ1D5V5HYAc3c6kMKDfwfnjCDoUVUzolTCoKeXimHtfvEFwfJ5eghROgx5O60FO9FOPH39NvmolLwuIxY0T8wmfpQ==&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style="font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency</a>)<span style="font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Region 5 Mitigation Team for joining us in January for a tour of our Mainstream Pumping Station to learn how our Tunnel and Reservoir Plan reduces flooding, improves water quality in Chicago area waterways and protects Lake Michigan from pollution. We value FEMA’s leadership and collaboration in addressing stormwater management and protecting our water environment!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Easy does it on the salt this winter, officials with Chicago’s water system are urging property owners. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago reminds residents they should not use excessive amounts of salt on their sidewalks and driveways as they try to melt away snow and ice.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Just a dash of salt will do, officials say. In fact, it takes a surprisingly small amount of salt to do the job. A 12-ounce cup, for example, holds enough for 10 sidewalk squares or a 12-foot driveway.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Using less salt helps the environment, the district says, because salt can run off into the Chicago River or Lake Michigan, or even the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Salt can hurt animal paws and corrode vehicles.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Other tips include:</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-Shovel first. Salt should only be used after the snow is removed and only in areas needed for safety.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-Spread the salt. Distribute it evenly, not in clumps.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-Switch, if necessary. Salt stops working if the temperature drops below 15 degrees. Switch to sand if it gets this cold. </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN2T_ZPi1Vh8JSSCkIABRaKyDw-kfjv92HsoClkn-gHv5-zoQOnM7Fdwq0rITt18zz86SQ6C4L7gTPKg0sp69Psd2F3iHsNCkEyOLbvXiY9ijqCCwBQnAUzWHknrqpDp4yNZTQokXmrdY1qJwkeFQLSNBAKZOf-9QUvG6xPZfzn6p83DOHpNyM9g=&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style='color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;'>Listen at this link.</a></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);'>MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn and MWRD Assistant Director of Monitoring and Research Jen Wasik were interviewed regarding salt usage during winter weather events. Beginning at the 1:06 mark, they discussed that the MWRD encourages the public to go easy on the salt.</span><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> </span><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);'>They pointed out that chlorides from road salt can end up in the water environment and pose risks to aquatic life; road salts travel into soil, groundwater, and surface waters; the MWRD encourages the public to shovel first; salt should only be used after the snow is removed; a 12-ounce cup should be enough for a 20-foot driveway or 10 sidewalk squares; distribute salt evenly, not in clumps; road salt does not work below 15 degrees F; and if salt is leftover on the ground after the ice melts, sweep it up to keep it out of local rivers and streams. Watch the story</span><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN2T_ZPi1Vh8J8nhP-pMloz9d9pCCSf7RL-_9p_vLmhXmFbMic0EL60A41OiSkXP4PjTUrZ2vJsK3kZlQXeifIcBqQrXLQViVeacCD1CdTcaK2sUwlIeDcfy4OGIB1otSDLiv-mwEvvHBKZy5aGXrEaVECv5kUPnH2KSkP-8d4yQxpvHDFZJH5LHjqMb-xo0NEO4aWfZXjM0GT2Lng-bqS8A=&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style='font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; color: #294B93; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;'>here</a><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;">Winter is here! The good news is that rock </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">s</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>alt helps to keep our roads, parking lots, sidewalks and driveways safe, but the bad news is that this salt often makes its way to our local rivers and streams or is infiltrated into groundwater. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal;'>The salt can also remain on the landscape or in storm sewers long after winter, providing a constant source of chlorides to our local waterways every time it rains. A small amount goes a long way, s</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>o go easy on the salt. Learn more </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQNxRBAkLJvICAltMSxJD7ib8dJ1tY4_voFo9h9ROfiFBcXTHgj19DpExemLHZh_wqE_2Dm6WwKpqO66FHFuSgUFHqpPKexd8VLxZ55SU_qFxAIVuIXKTSExr_3KCZGysdog==&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style='color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;'>here</a><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>.</span></p>
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<span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>While there are myriad ways to be a Green Neighbor—some actions can be as simple as not over-fertilizing your lawn and garden, washing and maintaining your vehicles properly, or planting a native tree—our</span><span style='font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN1fJ3cZtJqJpW5kkQmEsDWfKmd1myEfz4gznR1eOsGE1-QkSZ7iFn3XLnbqChReiKELku1RrdF-_7iOwVHHQ5j3gKF8kIPXOA0z7IQM9u9bFQ-TBUyKZKyWz6ee_VBoFUdgXiN8LOjyG7Qcc8jc2L3P1aQxEPTgj40OwW9fTOTvn&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style='font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; color: #294B93; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;'>Green Neighbor Guide</a> <span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>focuses on stormwater management projects that you can build or install on your property. </span>
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<div><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>The guide provides detailed instructions for disconnecting downspouts; installing rain barrels or cisterns to capture stormwater for reuse; installing dry wells and rain gardens to allow stormwater to filter into the ground; and replacing asphalt and concrete surfaces with permeable paving to reduce stormwater runoff. </span></div>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">The key to pollution prevention is addressing the source of PFAS.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;"> </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of manmade fluorinated compounds that are designed to be stable and have been in commercial use since the 1940s. The stability of the chemicals makes them difficult to degrade which is why they are often called “forever chemicals.” PFAS are in countless commercial, consumer, and industrial products and are acknowledged by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be widely present in the environment.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Like other water utilities across the U.S., the MWRD is addressing how best to manage PFAS in the water environment. The MWRD’s seven water reclamation plants (WRPs) do not produce nor use PFAS but are passive receivers of these chemicals discharged to local sewers. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Wastewater can contain trace amounts of these chemicals from industrial, commercial and household sources. The MWRD’s WRPs were not designed to remove these chemicals during the treatment process. The use of nonstick cookware, cosmetics and sunscreens, washing clothes, and putting out fires with certain foams can all introduce PFAS into the environment. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>The MWRD is closely following and proceeding based on the developing science on the potential impacts of PFAS. </span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: bold;'>The key to pollution prevention is addressing the source of PFAS.</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> The MWRD is working to identify and reduce industrial discharges of PFAS, learning how the discharge from these sources can be reduced and encouraging federal and state regulators to focus on stopping these chemicals at the source. The MWRD’s pretreatment program regulates industrial discharges to protect the treatment process and valuable resources the MWRD recovers. Visit the webpage for more information </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN43r3EWcFYXhHpgrGAqA0uEECTzw9Y9tvMzN1rvV1PIKFE5JLt8cxnqCY0BR5fRR3foE1j70kjdc777AD9sprgJtPiapLC4dXQ==&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style='color: rgb(54, 97, 189); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;'>here</a><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Dispose of your household chemicals responsibly and recycle your old computers by dropping them off at the City of Chicago's permanent Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility at </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN8-8Z_0pSGbd-9ICVFf6CfHCI4ie94Tv0xCHkhoFDigDUoU4TFW9VJK_qt99phJWat7I9RGL--lSJOXY6BcRTWHTqYGnC2mCqQ9oVyz-cuPo9kYNQ8ZydXaWy53fsTLIHZIby7HaqZjvDgebcgwLXrLO0_xFGPNWmJq4tNKtHO8NlWNGkck51uUgvkXVP7m9f5lqOCvBZvQs4hx9kkNMU77PXDcSZnBJCy5psSGZ7foPO1EMcQSTq-KErhwLWgKJhjilNsy0lyBbcy7ObMAi-OfUD-qRezNu8b8bXm30653R&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;'>1150 N. North Branch Street</a><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> (two blocks east of the Kennedy Expressway at Division Street).</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Household chemicals and computers often contain hazardous substances, such as lead, mercury, and PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) which can contaminate our air, soil and water. Through proper disposal methods or recycling, these hazardous substances are reprocessed and reused in an environmentally-responsible manner.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>The Household Chemical and Computer Recycling Facility accepts a range of items, including household cleaners, oil-based paints, solvents, cell phones, compact fluorescent light bulbs, computers and related equipment to name a few. It does not accept business/commercial sector wastes, explosives, fireworks or latex paint. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>During business hours, an attendant will help unload your vehicle and accept your materials. Materials should not be left outside the facility unattended. Scheduled business hours are:</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>See which items will be accepted by visiting this </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN-46ystgpTNQ7L4LsURBVK87jvKDQWachw0r29ftu2Wwt-815ahTaiAwEmtIUtq3_FSVaqlZBkgZ11k5mGZWvPSvhiuykmTToaIzvlOUEdmN9LEEP2KI37V44_hdnA45QD0tzZlk9b-Ax1Srs5J6woMUNx2V9u-dHFqEqyhaJVrOuzsgEToNDnshFLxA9nzJ35RiuHeBjLKoy3QTt5GsJXz5CvDPdE7E3geGRPIzwVrQNiwB8hek2-8=&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(53, 98, 191); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;'>link</a><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style='font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Want to learn how to do business with the MWRD? Visit this </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN4V0TW-rwKR4qxsUeTs0F5kS3fCm9Ghx6ZgypYCqQZyzaW-LbnmETJAeZUmQQjt5lGgq8dEXDTU0NQT2qaNb0eqKVJeN9xmO6xCZ7R_z1sBHBQdOE3m2bRZOPLL285yB7ZImGzKkFbi2qkVvGO_bBuY=&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style='font-size: 17px; color: rgb(46, 85, 165); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;'>link</a><span style='font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> to get started. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>The MWRD procures materials and services required for operations in compliance with the Purchasing Act. The mission of the Diversity Section is to ensure that minority owned (MBE), women owned (WBE), small (SBE), and veteran owned (VBE) business enterprises are given equal opportunities to participate in the MWRD’s construction program and professional service contracts in excess of $100,000.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>Our procurement process is designed to ensure the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars, so we encourage you to register to become a vendor at </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cCWIO6khXuG7HV1qMEVqw_3Bv3gIjPQRh_PtypaeJ6kU27HtkapQN4V0TW-rwKR4qxsUeTs0F5kS3fCm9Ghx6ZgypYCqQZyzaW-LbnmETJAeZUmQQjt5lGgq8dEXDTU0NQT2qaNb0eqKVJeN9xmO6xCZ7R_z1sBHBQdOE3m2bRZOPLL285yB7ZImGzKkFbi2qkVvGO_bBuY=&c=4L1R4_meTdklWrdEOWTtXxj8H5iu8uK6rD7OJVb7us_eD4L_p1GyBg==&ch=avfpGH-HBGNH-Hkm1B-2h23aPF5ouslHYv0CUNwCme_6EKW0mAGmdQ==" target="_blank" style="font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;">this link.</a><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'> Sign up to receive a weekly email listing of new contract announcements by emailing </span><a href="mailto:forea@mwrd.org" target="_blank" style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal;'>forea@mwrd.org</a><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif;'>.</span></p>
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