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007-BF: The Chicago River Reversal and Its Legacy 

007-BF: The Chicago River Reversal and Its Legacy 

by steve | Jul 2, 2026 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Building Futures

The flow of the Chicago River was famously reversed at the turn of the 20th century, officially opening on January 2, 1900. The original purpose was to protect the City of Chicago’s drinking water supply by diverting polluted water away from Lake Michigan. Engineers...

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