CHICAGO — Does the Chicago River smell?
The agency in charge of the region's sewage launched an app that will help the public report foul odors, pollution and blockages on waterways such as the Chicago River.
The Citizen Incident Reporting app features a questionnaire not only asking people where and when they smell an odor, but everything from the wind, temperature and strength of the smell.
"By alerting us of these incidents, we can better prevent waterway pollution, disruption and flooding and quickly react to the source of odor nuisances," water reclamation district President Mariyana Spyropoulos said.
The agency will investigate the odor reports and plan work based on the tips. Anything urgent would need to be directed to local municipalities.
The app also is available for people who speak Spanish and Polish.
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