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Northwest Water Planning Alliance

The Northwest Water Planning Alliance (NWPA) is
working to ensure that dependable supplies of water are
available for generations to come.

The Alliance brings together five councils of government (COGs), representing approximately 80 municipalities, with five county governments in DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, Lake and McHenry Counties. The COGs include the Barrington Area Council of Governments, the Lake County Municipal League, McHenry County Council of Governments, Metro West Council of Government and the Northwest Municipal Conference.

The area encompasses 1.3 million people and includes municipalities ranging from small rural communities to cities as large as Aurora and Elgin. The NWPA serves communities and water suppliers that are served by groundwater and surface-waters excluding Lake Michigan. The NWPA focuses on water planning, water conservation and education and is advisory in nature.

10/15/2024

🚨October In Person Meeting - 10/22/24 @ 10 AM 🚨

Please join the TAC at the Elgin Center’s Heritage Ballroom North. Municipal public water utilities are encouraged to attend to provide feedback on the draft NWPA Water Supply Sustainability Plan 💦

08/05/2024

Have you ever experienced the challenge of living without clean water? Join us this National Water Quality Month as we recognize the importance of our water sources for us and our ecosystem.

Nine things we can do at home to protect our water source are: wash your car at a car wash, pick up after your pet, don’t hose down your driveway, use a broom instead, don’t use fertilizer made with phosphorus, do not flush medication down the toilet or drain, properly dispose of leftover paint, take used oil or antifreeze to a recycling center, avoid using antibacterial soaps or cleaning products, and use a rain barrel to collect rainwater.

Let us all do our part to protect our most vital source!

Learn more at: nationalwaterqualitymonth.org

03/22/2023

Happy ! Let's raise a glass of clean water to celebrate.

The UN's campaign this year is , and it's all about taking action to solve the water and sanitation crisis. It's easy to take clean water for granted, but there are still so many people in the world who don't have access to it. Let's do our part to make a difference.

Check out the United Nations campaign at https://www.unwater.org/bethechange/

Share in the comments what commitments you're making to help solve the water and sanitation crisis. 💦

03/20/2023

Every March during Fix a Leak Week, EPA’s WaterSense program encourages Americans to check their household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks...

03/06/2023

Every year, we observe National Groundwater Awareness Week (NGWA) as a time of reflection, education, and activism. This week highlights the essential importance of one of the nation's fundamental resources.

Over 44% of the population depends on groundwater as a primary water source.

Moreover, NGWA encourages private water system owners to ensure their wells are operating safely and reliably by getting an annual inspection. Regular testing, maintenance, and treatment are encouraged to protect this invaluable resource. https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/drinking-water/private-well-users/Pages/well-water-testing.aspx

Clean groundwater is of vital importance to our and .

02/16/2023

Help plan for a sustainable water supply!

With support from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has partnered with NWPA and the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) to develop a water supply sustainability plan. The plan will use sustainable yield values from the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) to develop a water supply sustainability goal and recommend ways to establish a path toward long-term sustainable water use.

We can’t create a successful water supply sustainability plan without the involvement and expertise of municipal staff in the NWPA area. We invite you to join us at the NWPA Technical Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 28, where we will start the planning process.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pc-2pqzgjGNzRT2aE1vcVdN1wagBFJhEQ

08/03/2022

The 5th Annual McHenry County Water Forum at the McHenry County College Auditorium in Crystal Lake from 5:30 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 31.

The Water Forum is a free, festive and fully-catered public event that empowers stakeholders like you to better understand and protect the region’s unique water resources.

The topic of this year’s program is “Water Quality” and we have a great line-up of presentations and sponsors. This program is important to anyone with an interest in our water resources, especially for those with private wells.

For more information visit www.McHenryH2O.com

05/27/2022

Become a Water Ambassador community today! Help to raise the public's perception about the value of water in your community can you earn a sign to display your bronze, silver or gold level certification. To learn more about this annual program visit http://ow.ly/kNM050JjcYB

05/02/2022

Ever wonder about the process behind the delivery of your tap water? Learn more about the Urban Water Cycle at http://ow.ly/RUQj50IWFYs

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40W270 LaFox Road, Suite A
Campton Hills, IL
60175

Website

http://www.nwpa.us/

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Our mission

The NWPA seeks to collaboratively plan for and steward our shared river and groundwater resources to ensure a sustainable water supply for the people, economy, environment, and future generations.

Who we are

Formed by intergovernmental agreement, the NWPA includes more than 80 communities in DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, Lake, and McHenry counties, representing 1.4 million residents in the Chicago region. The NWPA consists of five councils of government – Barrington Area Council of Governments, Lake County Municipal League, McHenry County Council of Governments, Metro West Council of Government, and Northwest Municipal Conference.