DuPage Water Commission

Today, the DuPage Water Commission welcomed the American Water Works Association and attendees of the 2024 Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC) for a post-conference facility tour.?Attendees got a behind-the-scenes look at how DWC operates and facilitates the delivery of water from Lake Michigan to DuPage County. ? Thank you to the AWWA and everyone who attended.?We hope you all enjoyed your afternoon with us!

It was a great honor welcoming back Delia Catalina Ramirez and her staff to our DuPage Water Commission facility today. DWC wishes to thank Congresswoman Ramirez for her continued support of the water industry and her service to the citizens of DuPage County.

We are excited to announce that DuPage Water Commission has approved its Lake Michigan Water contract with Montgomery, Oswego, and Yorkville. https://lnkd.in/gKZRy6_T

The value that water has in our daily lives is impossible to quantify. Just imagine your faucet running unsafe drinking water or your toilet not flushing? What would a full day of that be like? Today is a day of ACTION, as we raise awareness about the critical role water plays in our lives and the need to invest in our collective water future. Together, we can ensure that clean, accessible water will flow for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/eqG7-T8g #ilwaterambassador

At last night’s Board Meeting, The DuPage Water Commission honored Commissioner Jim Healy for his seven years of dutiful service on our Board of Commissioners as County Representative for District 5. Commissioner Healy was presented with a plaque and commemorated for his time spent serving the people of DuPage County.

September 16-22 is Pollution Prevention Week! This year’s theme is “Together We Are One Planet.” With just 3% of the world’s water being freshwater, and even less than that being readily accessible to us, it’s important we prioritize our planet’s most precious resource and consciously work to protect it. Below are a few things you can do at home: -Plant trees and plants to prevent erosion -Properly dispose of household chemicals, paint, pet waste, and medication -Don’t dump waste in the water or litter on land -Collect rainwater in a rain barrel to use in your yard #ilwaterambassador

It was an honor to host US Congressman Sean Casten (IL-6) at the DuPage Water Commission today.?DWC wishes to thank Congressman Casten for his service to the citizens of DuPage County and for his support of the water industry.

It’s National Water Quality Month!?As we experience the hottest days of the year, we’re reminded of the abundance of clean water that’s available to us for drinking and recreation. This month, let’s appreciate the clean water we drink and swim in, and practice conscious habits to prevent water pollution and save water. #ilwaterambassador

The DuPage Water Commission would like to thank Ralph Gross and Shaunna Richardson of the Illinois Section AWWA for attending the Commission’s Board Meeting on 8.15.2024 and presenting us with our 2023 Water Ambassador Gold Level Plaque and Certificate.?The Commission has earned Gold Level status two years in a row through the ISAWWA Water Ambassador Program.? ? We look forward to continuing to elevate public perception, knowledge, and consumer education of the water industry in 2024 - 2025.

On Wednesday, The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Creating Resilient Water Utilities (CRWU) initiative and Delta Institute hosted an all-day Climate Resilience training seminar here at the Commission. Outside of training, attendees were given a behind-the-scenes look at how DWC Operates and delivers drinking water to the residents of DuPage County. We’d like to thank everyone who helped organize this event, including the Illinois Section AWWA who was here to discuss their mission of safe and sustainable water for Illinois as well as their Water Ambassador Program. We hope everyone enjoyed their time here at the Commission!