Chicago-area residents asked to delay showers, use less water ahead of severe weather

Chicago-area residents are being asked to use less water in an effort to prevent overflowing of storm water management systems in the region, with severe…

Chicago-area residents are being asked to use less water in an effort to prevent overflowing of storm water management systems in the region.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District has issued an “Overflow Action Day” alert on Monday night, with several rounds of strong-to-severe storms expected to dump heavy rain on the region.According to the alert, residents are being asked to delay taking showers or baths, flush toilets less frequently, and to wait to use dishwashers, washing machines and other high water-usage appliances.🚨It’s an Overflow Action Day.

. More storms could develop Tuesday morning, with a “slight” risk of severe weather in the Chicago area. A third round of storms could hit Tuesday night, with heavy rain possible in all three rounds of weather.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly

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