[Communications] 7/11 - 7/12 Storm Follow-up

[Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago]

TARP Update + additional resources   For immediate release July 13, 2023   July 11-12 Storm Follow-Up Although the July 11-12 storm has ended and 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 8.09 billion gallons of water. The current status of all TARP tunnels and reservoirs is as follows:   Kirie TARP Status The Kirie TARP system is comprised of the Kirie Tunnel and Majewski Reservoir.   Kirie Tunnel is 11% full = 7.8 Million Gallons (MG) 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% full = 1.17 Billion Gallons (BG) Des Plaines Tunnel is 47% full = 190 MG McCook Reservoir is 92% full = 3.3 BG   Calumet TARP Status The Calumet TARP system is comprised of the Calumet Tunnel and Thornton Composite Reservoir.   Calumet Tunnel is 78% full = 490 MG Thornton Composite Reservoir is 30.5% full = 2.4 BG   Before severe storms, the MWRD lowers the levels of the Chicago Area Waterway System. We work around the clock to manage the excess water coming into our seven water reclamation plants. The Overflow Action Alert has ended, but we still encourage the public to reduce their use of water before and during rain events: wait to run the dishwasher, shower and/or do the laundry.   Learn more 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   How the Chicago Area Waterway System works https://mwrd.org/chicago-area-waterway-system   How to prepare your home for storms https://mwrd.org/flood-prevention-101   Understand How Sewers Work We have both a brochure and PowerPoint presentation. Contact public.affairs at mwrd.org so that we may present to your community or organization. https://mwrd.org/understanding-your-sewer   Take a virtual or live tour of our facilities, including the TARP pumping stations and reservoirs. https://mwrd.org/facility-tours   Municipalities/Government organizations Please visit our stormwater management program to learn about our partnership program.   Strategic Plan Updates Read our stormwater management accomplishments and data. 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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