Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Named a 'Utility of the Future' Again, One of Only 33 Worldwide
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) announced on Nov. 7 that it was again named a 'Utility of the Future Today' at the 2026 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC). The award recognizes water utilities demonstrating forward-looking innovation, leadership and practice in sustainability, resilience and resource recovery; only 33 utilities worldwide received it this year. MWRD was honored for its sustainability work in biosolids management — converting organic matter recovered from wastewater treatment into a future soil amendment. WEFTEC, held this year in New Orleans, is North America's largest annual water-quality exhibition. MWRD has received the honor several times before, including in 2016, 2020 (for watershed management) and 2023 (for partnership and public engagement). The district says it will continue advancing wastewater-to-resource conversion, energy savings and watershed management for residents and businesses across greater Chicago.
(Source: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago)
Source: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
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