Shorewood joins challenge to promote water conservation nationwide

Shorewood, Illinois, has embarked on an initiative as part of the 2025 Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, running until the end of April. This national non-profit community service effort aims to promote water quality and resource resilience across the country, featuring a friendly competition among cities to determine which can achieve the greatest water savings.

Mayor DeBold emphasized the importance of participation, stating, "Participating in the Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation offers our community a positive opportunity to engage in more mindful water usage, which is especially important as we approach the summer months and water demand increases." He encouraged residents to make simple pledges that introduce quick, water-saving practices into their routines from April 1 to April 30.

This initiative started more than ten years ago, initiated by mayors seeking innovative methods to tackle water-related challenges across the U.S. Participants pledge to reduce freshwater use, cut landfill waste, and prevent hazardous waste from entering watersheds.

Mayor DeBold joins other mayors in motivating residents to commit to reducing water usage and pollution, while also availing the chance to win over $50,000 in eco-friendly prizes, which include contributions toward utility bills and water-saving fixtures.

In the challenge, Shorewood competes against other cities within the same population bracket, ranging from 5,000 to 29,999 residents. There is also a local contest with fellow Grand Prairie Water Commission members, namely Channahon, Crest Hill, Joliet, Minooka, and Romeoville.

Residents interested in participating can visit www.mywaterpledge.com, choose Shorewood, and answer a few questions about their conservation plans.