Wet wipes and similar objects being flushed down toilets have been identified as a leading cause of sewer blockages in the ...

When heavy rain is expected in Chicagoland, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago will ...

The city of Peoria has issued a Combined Sewer Overflow Alert due to excessive rainfall, advising residents to avoid contact ...

Unlike modern infrastructure, which utilizes separate piping systems, Camden’s older sewer systems send stormwater and sewage ...

Chicago-area residents have been asked to reduce water use, including delaying showers and not doing laundry, as heavy rains fall across the region, with more rain expected throughout the day.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has issued an Overflow Action Day Alert Tuesday. The alert comes with heavy rain on Tuesday and the MWRD recommends reducing water use ...