Tour Information

Please read through the following information before filling out the tour request form below.

The DuPage Water Commission offers walking tours of its facility located at 600 E. Butterfield Road in Elmhurst by appointment for children in 5th grade up to adults and for groups of 10-25. The availability of these tours is subject to change at any time based on public health advisories as well as operational needs.

Signing up for a tour is as simple as filling out the form below. There is a minimum age requirement of 10 years old, tours are appropriate for ages 10 through adults.

Youth Groups

Youth group tours interested in leading a flag ceremony at a DWC Board Meeting should select the “Youth Group” option on the form. This option includes Tour Highlights found below, an optional youth group flag ceremony performance, and Front Row seating at a Board Meeting. Board Meetings are the third Thursday of every month starting at 5PM. The duration of the Youth Group tour is estimated at 2 hours plus or minus 30 minutes depending on the length of the Board Meeting.

Adult Groups

Adult group tours have two options:

  • Tour Highlights listed below (1 Hour)
  • Presentation and Tour Highlights (2 hours)

The presentation includes DWC History as well as information found on Lake Michigan Comes to You.

Tour Highlights

  • 10-minute automated “Water Comes to You” education model
  • 50-minute walking tour of the Pump Station

After reading through the above information, if you are interested in requesting a tour; please complete the following form for review. Once your tour has been confirmed, a waiver will be provided for each member of the group.

Facility Request Form

Once your tour has been confirmed, a waiver will be provided for each member of the group.