With heavy rain expected across the Chicago area on Friday evening, residents are being asked to cut back on water usage.
According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, an “Overflow Action Day Alert” was issued Friday as strong to severe thunderstorms were expected to move into the region could result in localized flooding.
A flash flood watch takes effect at 7 p.m. nearly the entirety of the Chicago area.
The National Weather Service said recent heavy rainfall has left the soil saturated and elevated stream and creek levels, increasing the risk more rainfall could trigger rapid runoff and flash flooding.
According to the Overflow Action Alert, residents should delay or reduce shower times, put off running the dishwasher and wait to do laundry.
In much of the Chicago area, rainwater and household wastewater share the same pipes. When water enters the system too quickly, sewers can back up into streets and basements.
According to the district, there are a number of other steps residents can also take to reduce the amount of water entering sewage systems. Those include the installation of rain gardens or rain barrels on properties. Landscaping with native plants or planting more trees will also help to absorb more water.
Even replacing paved surfaces with water-absorbing materials can also help, according to the MWRD website.
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