Chicago-area residents asked to delay showers, use less water ahead of heavy rain
Chicago-area residents are being asked to use less water to help prevent overflowing of storm water management systems ahead of heavy rains this week.
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Sewage Overflows Into the Chicago River Are Rare, But New Warning System Will Alert Paddlers and Other Users When to Steer Clear
A new notification system is being proposed at access points along the Chicago River to warn recreational users when ...
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Chicago weather: Spring storm to bring heavy downpours, isolated thunderstorms
A spring storm system moves into ... according to the NWS. Chicago-area residents were asked to delay showers and curb water usage as part of an "Overflow Action Alert." Late Tuesday into early ...
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How long should Chicagoans delay showers, curb water use? What to know
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District issued an Overflow ... most of the Chicago area, rainwater goes through the same set of pipes as the water that goes down the drain in your home.
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Chicago residents advised to delay showers, reduce water use as Overflow Action Alert issued
of Greater Chicago will sometimes issue an “Overflow Action Day Alert.” The MWRD issues Overflow Action Alerts in an effort to reduce the amount of water in municipal sewers to help mitigate ...