[Communications] TARP Update July 12, 2023

[Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago]

Tunnel and Reservoir Plan/Deep Tunnel Status   July 12 TARP Update   As rain continues to fall throughout the Chicagoland area, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRD’s) Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP), which is comprised of three systems, is operating as designed.   Combined, the tunnels and reservoirs are holding more than 6.07 billion gallons of water. The current status of all TARP tunnels and reservoirs includes:   Kirie TARP Status The Kirie TARP system is comprised of the Kirie Tunnel and Majewski Reservoir.   Kirie Tunnel is 4% full = 2.75 Million Gallons Majewski Reservoir = 0% full   McCook TARP Status The McCook TARP system is comprised of the Mainstream Tunnel, Des Plaines Tunnel, and McCook Reservoir.   Mainstream Tunnel is 67% full = 803.6 MG Des Plaines Tunnel is 16% full = 64 MG McCook Reservoir is 90% full = 3.23 Billion Gallons   Calumet TARP Status The Calumet TARP system is comprised of the Calumet Tunnel and Thornton Composite Reservoir.   Calumet Tunnel is 75% full = 470 MG Thornton Composite Reservoir is 19% full = 1.5 Billion Gallons   Before severe storms, the MWRD lowers the levels of the Chicago Area Waterway System. We are working around the clock to manage the excess water coming into our seven water reclamation plants. We encourage the public to reduce their use of water during rain events; wait to run the dishwasher, shower and/or do the laundry. Read our press release on the mwrd.org website. https://mwrd.org/july-12-storm-update   Here are some links that provide additional information and explanations about how the MWRD’s infrastructure and waterway system operate.   Information about the tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) https://mwrd.org/tunnel-and-reservoir-plan-tarp   Here is a link to understand how the Chicago Area Waterway System works https://mwrd.org/chicago-area-waterway-system   Here is more information about how to prepare for stormwater https://mwrd.org/flood-prevention-101 We created a booklet about understanding how sewers work – we also have this as a PowerPoint presentation that we present to communities and organizations https://mwrd.org/understanding-your-sewer   We offer a live virtual tour once a month, there is a recorded version plus we give thousands of people locally and from around the world tours of our facilities, including the TARP pumping stations and reservoir https://mwrd.org/facility-tours   Please share this information with your friends, neighbors and communities. We would be happy to provide a presentation to your group or a tour of our operations and facilities to answer any and all questions. Please contact forea at mwrd.org for additional information or to schedule a tour.  # # # Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago | 100 E. Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611 Unsubscribe communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by public.affairs at mwrd.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!
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