What is the address of Metropolitan Water Reclamation?

The address on the plant’s EPA facility record is 400 East 130th Street, Chicago, IL 60628, in Cook County. Its coordinates are 41.6651, -87.6066. For some plants the record holds the utility’s mailing address rather than the plant gate.

How much wastewater does Metropolitan Water Reclamation treat?

Metropolitan Water Reclamation treats an average of 300.27 MGD.

Has Metropolitan Water Reclamation been subject to EPA enforcement action?

EPA's enforcement records list 1 formal civil enforcement case naming Metropolitan Water Reclamation, 0 since fiscal year 2020. The latest case reached its current status in January 2014 (judicial case, final order entered). Penalties assessed across the cases total $675,000. The full case history, with milestones, violation types and EPA's case summaries, is shown in Klarifi with a free account.

What treatment technology does Metropolitan Water Reclamation use?

Klarifi has identified 3 treatment structures and unit processes at the Chicago facility. The full treatment train, with exact unit counts, is shown in Klarifi with a free account.

What is the NPDES permit for Metropolitan Water Reclamation?

The facility discharges under NPDES permit ILL028061, currently effective, expiring December 2030.

Is Metropolitan Water Reclamation in compliance?

Discharge monitoring reports show 9 violations at Metropolitan Water Reclamation in the last three years. The full history is available in Klarifi.

Are there capital improvement projects planned in Chicago, IL?

Yes. Chicago's capital improvement plan lists 80 water, sewer and wastewater projects worth $4.7B starting between 2024 and 2028. Line items and the people behind them are in Klarifi.

Who operates Metropolitan Water Reclamation and how do I contact them?

Metropolitan Water Reclamation is a publicly owned treatment works in Chicago, Illinois. Klarifi lists 10 verified decision-maker contacts for this facility, available with a free trial.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation

400 East 130th Street, Chicago, IL 60628 · Cook County · Publicly Owned Treatment Works

Average flow: 300.27 MGD
Design flow: —
NPDES permit: ILL028061
Permit expires: December 2030
Population served: 1,346,237

Metropolitan Water Reclamation is a publicly owned wastewater treatment works in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois treating an average of 300.27 million gallons per day, serving about 1,346,237 residents. It discharges under NPDES permit ILL028061 (effective), which expires in December 2030, with 9 recorded violations in the last three years. EPA has recorded 1 formal enforcement action naming the plant, the latest in January 2014.

Treatment technology

3 treatment structures and unit processes identified at Metropolitan Water Reclamation.

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Compliance snapshot (last 3 years)

Based on NPDES Discharge Monitoring Reports. Full violation history, parameters and discharge data available in the Klarifi platform.

Total violations: 9
Effluent violations: 0

EPA enforcement history

Federal civil enforcement cases, compliance inspections and informal actions recorded for Metropolitan Water Reclamation in EPA's ICIS system.

Formal actions: 1
Penalties assessed: $675,000
Compliance actions: $1,770M
EPA inspections: 1

Latest case

Jan 2014

METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT

Judicial case · CWA, NPDES Discharge without a Permit · Final Order Entered · Penalty $675,000 · Compliance actions $1,770M · The case also names 2 other plants, and its amounts cover all of them

EPA's description of the case:

“MWRDGC owns and operates 7 WWTPs in the Chicago Area”

Source: EPA ECHO, civil enforcement case 05-2001-0642.

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Capital improvement projects in Chicago

Chicago's capital improvement plan lists 80 water, sewer and wastewater line items worth $4.7B starting 2024–2028. The largest budgeted items are shown here.

All water and sewer capital projects in Chicago

Project	Budget	Years
Water Main CIP w/ LSLR	$772,202,000	2025–2028
Leaks & Breaks LSLR	$445,748,000	2025–2028
Sewer Construction w/ LSLR	$404,062,197	2024–2028
Regional Solution - Area 4	$319,252,350	2024–2028
JWPP - Filter Underdrain Replacement	$306,000,000	2028–2035

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Key contacts

10 verified contacts for Metropolitan Water Reclamation, with validated emails and direct phone numbers.

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Frankfort, Village Of
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5.09 MGD
Flagg Creek Water Reclamation
Burr Ridge · 17 mi away
11.76 MGD
Village Of Mokena Stw
Mokena · 17 mi away
2.63 MGD
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Lemont · 20 mi away
2.93 MGD
New Lenox STP #3, Village Of
New Lenox · 21 mi away
0.18 MGD
New Lenox STP #1, Village Of
New Lenox · 21 mi away
2.3 MGD
Beecher Stp, Village Of
Beecher · 23 mi away
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation: frequently asked questions

What is the address of Metropolitan Water Reclamation?
The address on the plant’s EPA facility record is 400 East 130th Street, Chicago, IL 60628, in Cook County. Its coordinates are 41.6651, -87.6066. For some plants the record holds the utility’s mailing address rather than the plant gate.
How much wastewater does Metropolitan Water Reclamation treat?
Metropolitan Water Reclamation treats an average of 300.27 MGD.
Has Metropolitan Water Reclamation been subject to EPA enforcement action?
EPA's enforcement records list 1 formal civil enforcement case naming Metropolitan Water Reclamation, 0 since fiscal year 2020. The latest case reached its current status in January 2014 (judicial case, final order entered). Penalties assessed across the cases total $675,000. The full case history, with milestones, violation types and EPA's case summaries, is shown in Klarifi with a free account.
What treatment technology does Metropolitan Water Reclamation use?
Klarifi has identified 3 treatment structures and unit processes at the Chicago facility. The full treatment train, with exact unit counts, is shown in Klarifi with a free account.
What is the NPDES permit for Metropolitan Water Reclamation?
The facility discharges under NPDES permit ILL028061, currently effective, expiring December 2030.
Is Metropolitan Water Reclamation in compliance?
Discharge monitoring reports show 9 violations at Metropolitan Water Reclamation in the last three years. The full history is available in Klarifi.
Are there capital improvement projects planned in Chicago, IL?
Yes. Chicago's capital improvement plan lists 80 water, sewer and wastewater projects worth $4.7B starting between 2024 and 2028. Line items and the people behind them are in Klarifi.
Who operates Metropolitan Water Reclamation and how do I contact them?
Metropolitan Water Reclamation is a publicly owned treatment works in Chicago, Illinois. Klarifi lists 10 verified decision-maker contacts for this facility, available with a free trial.

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