Water Conservation Framework
Participant Profile

Municipal Entity:            City of Chicago                             

Resolution Passed:        Yes

Overview of water conservation plan:

• See attached overview

Link to city’s water conservation webpage

Water conservation achievements to date:

• The City of Chicago has already exceeded the 15% target.  The City’s water usage has declined from 646.635 MGD in 2000 to 544.436 MGD in 2006, representing a 15.8% reduction.

• The City’s focused water main replacement program has a target rate of replacement of 1% of the 4,230 mile system per year. The historical average is 15 miles / year.  

Contact person:

Michael Sturtevant

Department of Water Management

312-742-4281

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