Behind the Scenes: Water Treatment on the Fox River

Learn how Fox Metro cleans millions of gallons of wastewater daily, protects the Fox River, and supports sustainability! Discover what happens behind the scenes and how you can help.

Did you know that millions of gallons of water are cleaned and returned to the Fox River every single day? Fox Metro Water Reclamation District is a public utility which treats and manages wastewater from Aurora and surrounding areas, safely cleaning it before returning millions of gallons of high-quality water back into the Fox River. In this presentation, attendees will learn all about Fox Metro's sustainability efforts, and the role it serves in protecting the Fox River and environment through its operations. This is for anyone interested in what goes on behind-the-scenes at Fox Metro, and those who want to know what they can do to protect our water!

More information about Fox Metro Water Reclamation District can be found on their website: https://www.foxmetro.org/

This event is part of Aurora on the Fox, a series of programming throughout 2026 centered on the Fox River. We’ll consider environmental issues, use the Fox as artistic inspiration, gather for recreational activities, and much more. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate, investigate, and connect with our river and the places we share!

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