In 2022 and 2024, the Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District was named a Utility of the Future Today by leading industry organizations for its energy recovery and efficiency.
In 2024, its wastewater treatment facility was named Plant of the Year by the Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators. These are among several honors the district has received for its forward-thinking approach.The district has saved more than 60% on energy each year by using biogas, reducing mixer runtimes, optimizing UV disinfection and making small but productive adjustments to pumps, aerators and blowers. And, having taken an approach that examines each plant process
