O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant $400 million upgrade – construction begins

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The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has broken ground on a $400 million upgrade to the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie. The project, known as Battery E, is a new water treatment system designed to improve water quality and meet future regulatory requirements. Construction began on 8 October 2026.