Current Demonstration

The District owns and operates the world’s largest water reclamation plant (Stickney), six additional plants and 22 pumping stations. MWRDGC runs a biosolids program, supports green stormwater infrastructure, generates its own energy and recovers other organic resources. Click here to see a full list of MWRD facilities.

The City operates the world’s largest surface water treatment plant and purifies about a billion gallons of water per day. In addition to treatment needs, the City’s water distribution system and sewer collection system are also managed by the City's Department of Water Management.

The Sanitation District operates one treatment plant with 11 million gallon per day (MGD) to 22 MGD (average to maximum flow) capacity and excess flow facilities with 88 MGD additional wet weather capacity. The treatment process includes single stage nitrification activated sludge, disinfection, anaerobic digestion, co-digestion of fats, oils, and grease (FOG), and combined heat and power facilities for energy recovery from digester gas.

EJ Water is a top innovating water co-op dedicated to customer experience and growing small communities. Founded in 1989, EJ Water is now the fastest growing regional water system in rural Illinois. Since their humble beginnings, they have grown into a 13 county regional system and have over 3,000 miles of main. Their service area is over 2,500 square miles, serving a population of over 60,000 people.