We are a water innovation hub growing a circular blue economy here in the Great Lakes region!💧 #GreatLakesRENEW
Chicago, IL
Joined February 2016
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Yesterday, we proudly joined A Long Swim, @ChicagosMayor, @RepMikeQuigley, @chicagoriver and @CurrentWater for the first open-water swim in the Chicago River in 98 years! Read about the conservation & monitoring work that made it possible in @BlockClubCHI: blockclubchicago.org/2025/09…
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PFAS contamination remains one of the most pressing challenges facing the water sector. @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering prof. Dr. Ali Ling will share practical strategies and research insights to help industry professionals advance safe and effective remediation solutions.
💧 We’re kicking off our Third Coast Water Seminar Series on Wednesday, Sept 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST with Dr. Ali Ling, Assistant Professor at St. Thomas University, for a timely session: “A Practical Guide to PFAS Remediation”
🔗 Register now through the link in bio or at bit.ly/3CWSS25
#ThirdCoastWater #PFAS #WaterInnovation #GreatLakesReNEW
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Don't miss these exclusive #mining insights from #GMR 💡
Alaina Harkness (@CurrentWater) and Batchimeg Ganbaatar (@nomadicvp) outline how the road to real critical mineral independence will be paved by greater innovation in water and waste management
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📣 ICYMI ➡️ @chicagotribune: Chicago and Calumet rivers ‘pretty clean,’ report shows ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
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#MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago #ChicagoRiver #CalumetRiver
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CWA was proud to participate in Chicago Water Week! It was great to connect with our partners @gener8tor and @CurrentWater to take part in meaningful conversations and events focused on accelerating water innovation.
Check out our full recap of the week:
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About 300 visitors of all ages stopped by the #MWRD Calumet WRP in conjunction with #ChicagoWaterWeek on May 10, including IL State Senator @robertmartwick (10th Dist.) & 11 packs of Cub Scouts.
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#ChiWaterWeek #Innovation #BlueEconomy
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Public invited to visit #MWRD’s Calumet Water Reclamation Plant for open house & tours on Saturday as part of Chicago Water Week
🗓️ Saturday, May 10
🕰️ 12–3 PM
📍 400 E. 130th St., #Chicago
🅿️ Free parking
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#ChiWaterWeek
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What a great program at the @chiarchitecture talking about water in all its dimensions, environmental, social, economic and technological. Thanks to @CurrentWater for our partnership in bringing a French perspective to the #ChicagoWaterWeek, and to our partners and participants.
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@NSF Great Lakes Water Innovation Engine-backed breakthroughs like @NorthwesternU's pollutant-absorbing sponge that preserves precious metals are a win for industry & the environment. Our VC Susan Martinis proudly serves on @CurrentWater's board. tinyurl.com/yc39takz
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This year’s #IRIInnovatorsSummit features industry pioneers and thought leaders!
Speaker Highlight: Alaina Harkness, Chief Executive Officer, @CurrentWater
See the full lineup and register: buff.ly/HSP4qfr.
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Our President and CEO Christy George will participate on a panel at @CurrentWater's Freshwater Forum at the @shedd_aquarium on May 8 about how cross-sector collaboration is driving water innovation. 💧
RSVP here: lu.ma/dnn4zt6c
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💧 Join us May 6 for a series of events on water preservation and management. Industry experts, academics, and innovators from 🇫🇷&🇺🇸 will tackle challenges, share solutions and explore opportunities for a sustainable water future.
#ChicagoWaterWeek
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🌊 Discover how we turn water into a resource! Join us at the #MWRD Calumet Water Reclamation Plant Open House for tours, family fun & more! #ChiWaterWeek 🧪🧫🔬⚙️🛠️
🗓️ Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12–3 PM
📍 400 E. 130th St., #Chicago
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@CurrentWater
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Discover the future of mineral extraction during @CurrentWater's #ChicagoWaterWeek! Join Argonne and @UChicago to explore innovative methods for extracting critical minerals from water sources. Don't miss out - register by April 21! ➡️ bit.ly/42wnaTN
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WRTP | BIG STEP is @CurrentWater’s #Wisconsin-based #GreatLakes ReNEW partner. Together, we’ll provide #training, #pavingtheway for more #skilled #tradespeople to enter the #water #workforce.
Learn about our programs:
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Washing machines are the #1 source of microplastics entering the environment, and CLEANR’s solution removes over 90% of them. We're proud to support @CLEANRlife by connecting them with key partners.
Learn more here: cleanr.life/
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Collaboration in the Great Lakes region is driving global water innovation!
@MarquetteU has joined the Current Research Consortium (CRC) organized by @CurrentWater, a Chicago-based water innovation hub! #BeTheDifference
Learn more: today.marquette.edu/2025/01/…
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@CurrentWater's latest article discusses the vital role of testing in advancing water technology innovation. Our testbed assets are instrumental in this effort, supporting real-world trials and collaboration through the Great Lakes ReNEW initiative.
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PME and @Argonne researchers are focused on the #sustainability of circulating materials. Prof. Junhong Chen and @Currentwater will develop and deploy improved technologies for recovering critical minerals from wastewater and purifying it of contaminants. pme.uchicago.edu/news/turnin…
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HIRE360 is proud to partner with The Great Lakes ReNEW Engine to train workers for water utilities, lead service line replacement and “blue jobs” of the future. Thanks to @CurrentWater for leading this innovative program!
Read more below in @Forbes!
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