Water System
Dedicated to delivering clean, safe drinking water to Chicagoans
These infrastructure investments maintain and upgrade the end-to-end purification process, and therefore, a safe experience for the Chicago consumer.
Ongoing Programs
Water Engineering Program
The Water Engineering Program performs topographical surveys, structural inspections, survey leaks and fire flow testing. The allocated budget for 2022-2026 just over $170 million.
Jardine and Sawyer Water Purification Plants
The 2022-2026 at the two plants total nearly $470 million. Improvements include replacing outdated boiler systems, turbidity meters and actuators, and various structural improvements for plant integrity.
Water Distribution Program