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Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis — Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

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Become a water warrior.

In most of the Chicago area, rainwater shares pipes with the water from your drains. When storms hit, every bit of conservation keeps sewers from backing up into streets, basements, and the river.

Get Overflow Action Alerts

We’ll tell you when a storm is coming so you can ease up on water use — before, during, and after the rain.

  • Delay or shorten showers
  • Hold off on running the dishwasher
  • Wait on laundry until skies clear
  • Swap leaky fixtures for EPA WaterSense products
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Join the Volunteer Pool

Lend a hand at cleanups, education days, and community events with the office of Commissioner Brady-Davis. Every neighborhood, every skill level — the watershed needs you.

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Become A Water Warrior: Get Overflow Action Alerts, Join Our Volunteer Pool, Partner With Us

Want to collaborate? Let’s chat.

From block clubs to big ideas — the office of Commissioner Brady-Davis is listening.