[Communications] 7-12-23 Storm Update 4:30 p.m.

[Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago]

TARP Update   For immediate release July 12, 2023   4:30 p.m. Storm 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, continues to operate as designed The tunnels and reservoirs are holding more than 6.78 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 11% full = 7.9 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 98.5% full = 1.16 Billion Gallons Des Plaines Tunnel is 24.4% full = 100.98 MG McCook Reservoir is 90% full = 3.23 BG Calumet TARP Status The Calumet TARP system is comprised of the Calumet Tunnel and Thornton Composite Reservoir. Calumet Tunnel is 76% full = 480 MG Thornton Composite Reservoir is 23% full = 1.8 Billion Gallon 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. As part of the continuing Overflow Action Alert, we encourage the public to reduce their use of water during rain events; wait to run the dishwasher, shower and/or do the laundry For more information and explanations about how the MWRD’s infrastructure and waterway system operate, visit these links:   Learn about the Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP). https://mwrd.org/tunnel-and-reservoir-plan-tarp   Understand how the Chicago Area Waterway System works. https://mwrd.org/chicago-area-waterway-system   We created a booklet about understanding how sewers work – we also have this as a PowerPoint presentation that we can bring to communities and organizations. https://mwrd.org/understanding-your-sewer   We offer a live virtual tour once a month, there is a recorded tour, 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 Read this press release on our website at https://mwrd.org/430-pm-storm-update. # # # 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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