Best Practices for Draining Pools

As summer comes to an end, SWM is reminding residents of how to properly drain pools for the season to protect water quality. Chlorine can be toxic to aquatic organisms, so pool water should be de-chlorinated before drained. Further, pool water should be discharged...

DuPage County Elmhurst Quarry Ticket Sales Begin Sept. 1

In partnership with the Elmhurst History Museum, DuPage County Stormwater Management will offer the public a rare opportunity to tour its Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility on Saturday, Oct. 1. With a floodwater capacity of 2.7 billion gallons, the Elmhurst Quarry...