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Chicago-area residents asked to delay showers, use less water ahead of more storms

Summary by NBC Chicago
With more rain expected in the Chicago area this week, residents are being asked to use less water by delaying showers, running dishwashers less frequently, and more. According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, the organization in charge of managing stormwater and wastewater in the Chicago area, an “Overflow Action Day” has been declared for Monday, with more showers and thunderstorms potentially bringing several more inches of rai…

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With more rain expected in the Chicago area this week, residents are asked to use less water, postponing showers, using the dishwasher less frequently, and taking other measures. According to the Metropolitan Water Recovery District (MWRD), the entity responsible for managing rainwater and wastewater in the Chicago area, a “Overflow Action Day” has been declared by Monday, as squalls and thunderstorms could leave several inches more rain in the …

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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Monday, August 10, 2026.
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