Vol. 29, No. 3 - May/Jun 2007Village of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847/945-5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfield-il.org
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
May
Village Center Development Comm.
May 2, 7:30 p.m.
Random Acts of Kindness
May 3, 7:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees
May 7 and 21, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
May 8, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
May 10 and 24, 7:30 p.m.
Cable and Telecommunications Comm.
May 15, 7:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Commission
May 21, 6:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
May 21, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
May 22, 7:30 p.m.
June
Board of Trustees
June 4 and 18, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
June 6, 7:30 p.m.
Random Acts of Kindness
June 7, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
June 12, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
June 14 and 28, 7:30 p.m.
Cable and Telecommunications Comm.
June 19, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
June 25, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
June 26, 7:30 p.m.
Water Quality Report
The Village is required by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to
once a year publish a water quality report.
This report is included in this edition of D-
Tales.
The report provides information related to
the source of the Village of Deerfield’s
drinking water, what is in it, and how
residents can help protect it. Consumer
confidence reports are one of the major
components of the right-to-know provisions
in the 1996 amendments to the Safe
Drinking Water Act. This annual report
provides Deerfield’s water customers with a
snapshot view of their drinking water
supply.
The water quality report is included on
pages 5 - 8 in this edition of D-Tales and
will also be available online.
Village Hall Update
Progress on the Village Hall expansion
remains on schedule, and staff expects to
occupy the new space by mid- to late July.
The expansion area will accommodate the
Village Board Room and associated public
meeting space in addition to the
Administration and Finance Departments.
Beginning in late July, the new space will
be utilized for Village Board meetings and
other commission meetings. The existing
Village Hall will then undergo significant
renovations. The building should be
complete and fully open to the public in
late December.
Look for more information in the
July/August edition of D-Tales.
D-TALES
Your Municipal News Source
May / June 2007 Vol. 29, No. 3
Trustee Elections
In April, Trustees Bob Benton and Bill Seiden
were reelected for four year terms on the
Village Board. Trustee Benton has served
since 2003 in this capacity after many years
on the Plan Commission.
Trustee Seiden was first
elected in 1999 and will
begin his third term in office.
He previously served on the
Deerfield Library Board.
Elected to the seat vacated
by outgoing Trustee Matt Wylie, Tom Jester
will begin his first term as trustee on May 7.
Previously he was elected to two terms on the
West Deerfield Township Board after having
been appointed to that seat in 1993.
Village Thanks Wylie
Leaving the Village Board after six years of
service is Trustee Matt Wylie. Trustee Wylie
was appointed to an
unexpired term in 2001 and
elected to a four year term in
2003. While in office, Matt
has served as chair of the
Comprehensive Plan Review
Committee and the
Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment
Committee. The Village Board will recognize
Trustee Wylie for his service at the June 4
Board of Trustees meeting.
Check it Out!
Page 2:
• Annual Budget Summary
Page 5 - 8:
• Water Quality Report
Page 10:
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors For Free!
• Clean Air Counts Initiative
Page 11:
• Upcoming Events
SPECIAL REPORT
2007 Water Quality Report
Tom Jester
The water quality report is included on
pages 5 - 8 in this edition of D-Tales and
will also be available online.
Look for more information in the
July/August edition of D-Tales.
villageNEWS
Page 2
Annual Budget
The Village’s annual budget for
the 2007-2008 fiscal year was
approved by the Mayor and
Board of Trustees at their April
16, 2007 meeting, culminating
a long review process by staff
and the Board of Trustees.
Municipal government provides
a wide range of basic services
on which we all depend: police
protection, potable water and
snow plowing highlight only a
few. The ability of an elected
board to supply these services
in an effective and efficient
manner depends upon its
financial decisions. That is
why, of all issues considered by
the Board of Trustees over the
course of a year, few are as
important as the adoption of
the annual budget. The budget
document guides the funding of
all Village expenditures and,
because of that, much time was
devoted to ensuring that
projected revenues meet the
needs of the Village, while
remaining fiscally conservative
and ensuring high standards of
service to residents. This
budget is, as it has been in
years past, a balanced budget.
The diagrams on this page
describe the various revenues
and expenditures that comprise
the Village’s annual budget.
We are very proud that the
Village’s portion of an
individual property tax bill is
less than 4%. Put another way,
only 4 cents of every property
tax dollar comes to the Village.
Because the Village is able to
rely on other revenue sources,
such as the municipal sales tax
and the hotel/motel tax, the
burden on residents and
businesses has been lessened,
while still maintaining the high
levels of service to which
residents and businesses have
grown accustomed. In total,
Wastewater
Treatment Plant
As part of the 2007-2008
budget, staff will commence
additional study into the
potential replacement of the
the Village’s wastewater
treatment plant located at
1045 Hackberry Road. The
last major reconstruction of the
plant took place in 1975, and
much of the equipment and
infrastructure needed to
process the Village’s
wastewater is in need of
replacement.
A feasibility study will begin
this summer, the results of
which will help to shape a
design study for a new plant.
Further updates will be
forthcoming once these studies
have been finalized.
Vehicle Registration
Applications for 2007 vehicle
stickers will be mailed to all
currently registered vehicle
owners in mid-May. Stickers
must be displayed on all
vehicles registered or garaged
in Deerfield by no later than
July 1. If you purchase your
sticker by June 30, the sticker
fee is $30. After June 30, the
fee includes a 50% late
penalty. Seniors may purchase
one sticker for $1 per
household; additional stickers
are regularly priced.
Residents may purchase vehicle
stickers in person at Village
Hall, or return their renewal
forms via mail or in the drop
box located on the south wall
of the Village Hall.
The deadline to display a new
2007 sticker is July 1. For
more information, contact the
Finance Department at
847/945-5000.
2007-2008 Revenues
the revenue received from
property tax accounts for
approximately 6% of the
Village’s annual budget
revenues.
Budget highlights for the
coming fiscal year include a
comprehensive capital
improvement program involving
several infrastructure
reconstruction projects such as
the Crabtree Lane and Clavinia
Subdivision projects, continued
upgrades at the wastewater
treatment plant and related
facilities, completion of the
expansion and renovation of
the Village Hall, and a 3.25%
wage increase for employees.
Questions about the budget
process may be directed to the
Finance Department at
847/945-5000, or at
deermail@deerfield-il.org.
2007-2008 Expenditures
The deadline to display a new
2007 sticker is July 1. For
more information, contact the
Finance Department at
847/945-5000.
Questions about the budget
process may be directed to the
Finance Department at
847/945-5000, or at
deermail@deerfield-il.org.
publicWORKS
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Lawn Watering
Restrictions
The Illinois Division of Water
Resources requires that
municipalities which rely on
Lake Michigan water restrict
lawn watering between May
15th and September 15th.
Regulations are as follows:
Even numbered addresses may
water on even numbered dates
from midnight to noon and/or
from 6:00 p.m. to
midnight. Odd numbered
addresses may water on odd
numbered dates from midnight
to noon and/or from 6:00 p.m.
to midnight. These restrictions
apply only to lawn watering.
To clarify, no one may water
their lawn between noon and
6:00 p.m. on any day. Fines for
violations are $25 per
occurrence for residences and
$100 for non-residential
properties.
50/50 Parkway Tree
Program
The Village offers a program
that encourages the planting of
parkway trees. The 50/50
Parkway Tree Program divides
the cost of new parkway trees
evenly between the Village and
individual homeowners.
If you are interested in
participating in this program,
please contact the Village at
847/945-5000 and ask that
information on the program be
sent to you. This packet
includes information on the
varieties of trees available, as
well as an order form. Orders
are taken during the summer
months, and the trees are
planted in mid-October. All
trees are balled in burlap,
guaranteed for one year and
planted by public works
personnel in the Village right-of-
way.
Construction
Season
The 2007 construction season
will again bring about a
number of significant
construction projects. In
addition to the Crabtree Lane
and Clavinia Subdivision
projects, other projects to be
completed during the 2007
construction season are:
Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street
Rehabilitation Program
This yearly maintenance
program repairs and upgrades
the existing utilities systems,
roadways, curbing, and
sidewalks. Utilizing the
Village’s IMS software
evaluation program, roadways
are selected for this program
based on the current condition
of existing utilities and the
overall condition of the
roadway. A full listing of streets
associated with this project is
available online at
www.deerfield-il.org.
Repair and Replacement of
Various Sanitary Sewer Lift
Stations
Necessary work at these
facilities will take place this
year, including the replacement
of several lift stations (complete
replacement of the East side,
North Avenue and Deerbrook
stations; systems replacement at
the Warwick Road and
Deerfield Road stations) but
will cause no service
interruption for residents or
businesses.
As always, we appreciate
residents’ continued patience
during construction season.
While construction is often an
inconvenience, it brings about
significant upgrades that are
necessary for the safety of
residents, motorists, and
pedestrians.
Cicadas Are Back!
Residents living in Deerfield 17
years ago may recognize a
familiar sound this summer.
2007 marks the return of the
cicada, an insect that resurfaces
in large numbers every 17
years. These periodical cicadas
are expected to emerge from
underground this May and
June. Unlike more common
cicadas, which emerge in
overlapping two to five year
cycles, periodical cicadas
emerge in a span of thirteen to
seventeen years. These cicadas
can total as many as a million
per acre!
The 17 year cicadas are
typically smaller than the
average year round cicada.
They are typically about one
inch long with black bodies,
red eyes, and translucent wings
with red-orange veins. These
cicadas are harmless to animals
and humans and neither bite
nor sting. However, a male
cicada can emit a courtship
song as high as 90 decibels to
attract a mate. Unfortunately,
male cicadas congregate in
groups which can ruin a nice
afternoon barbeque or picnic.
Cicadas do little damage to
trees or other plants. Young
cicadas feed off of the sap from
tree roots, but this does not
appear to cause any harm to
the tree. Female cicadas cut
slits into tree bark to lay eggs,
which has the potential to
damage small branches but
does not harm larger trees.
For more information on the
periodical cicada, and for a
schedule of events associated
with their emergence, please
visit the Lake County Forest
Preserve District website at
www.lcfpd.org.
Construction Update - Upcoming Projects
Crabtree Lane
Beginning in June, construction on Crabtree Lane between
Woodland and North Avenues will commence. As part of this
project, new roadways, storm and sanitary sewers, watermains,
and service lines will all be completely replaced.
Similar to past projects performed by the Village, staff will
continue to work with construction crews to ensure the proper
care of trees in the construction zone, as well as limit
inconveniences to those residents who live in the area.
Clavinia Subdivision
Over the next two years, the deteriorated watermains located on
Susan, Sapling, Clavinia, Dartmouth and Castlewood will be
replaced. Concrete roadways will also be removed in their
entirety and replaced with new asphalt roadways in addition to
the installation of new curbs and some minor sidewalk
rehabilitation work. Construction should begin early this
summer.
For the most up-to-date construction information,
visit the Village’s website, www.deerfield-il.org.
www.deerfield-il.org.
Repair and Replacement of
Various Sanitary Sewer Lift
Stations
Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street
Rehabilitation Program
For more information on the
periodical cicada, and for a
schedule of events associated
with their emergence, please
visit the Lake County Forest
Preserve District website at
www.lcfpd.org.
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last publication of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes for
Village Board meetings, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield-il.org.
Village Board Action
•Approved an Ordinance Authorizing a Special Use to Permit a Seasonal Outdoor Seating Area for Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
•Approved an Ordinance Granting a Variation for 216 Kenmore
•Approved an Ordinance Increasing the Number of Class E Liquor Licenses for Wok’s Cooking
•Approved an Ordinance Authorizing a Special Use and a Ground Lease with T-Mobile Central, LLC for Placement of Cellular
Communications Facilities on the Kates Road Water Tank
•Authorized a Contract with Municipal GIS Partners, Inc. for GIS Services.
•Authorized Expenditures for Audio/Visual Equipment and Installation for the Village Hall Expansion and Renovation Project
•Authorized an Agreement with Owen Ayres & Associates Professional Services re: Photogrammetric Mapping and Aerial Photography
•Authorized a Contract for Replacement of Gas Fuel Lines at the Public Works Garage
•Authorized Expenditures for Laptop Computers and Associated Equipment to be used for Electronic Board Packets
•Approved an Ordinance Granting a Variation for 1203 Blackthorne
•Approved an Ordinance Amending the Wage and Salary Plan
•Approved an Ordinance Adopting the Annual Budget for the 2007-08 Fiscal Year (see page 2)
•Approved an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield to Provide for Certain Water Rate Increases
•Authorized Expenditures for Furniture and Furnishings for the Village Hall Expansion and Renovation Project
•Authorized a Joint Purchasing Requisition to Purchase Salt Under the State of Illinois Joint Purchase Contract
•Awarded a Contract to A-Lamp Contractors for the 2007 Comprehensive Street Rehabilitation Program
Proclamations, Appointments and Recognitions
Proclaimed the month of April as Deerfield Public Library Month
Proclaimed the month of April as Fair Housing Month
Proclaimed the week of April 8 - 14, 2007 as National Telecommunications Week
boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
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Deerfield Park District
Deer Dash
Jaycee Park
May 6
Disc Golf Tournament
Keller/Shepard Park
May 12
Kite Fly & Workshop
JPCC/Maplewood Park
May 12
Hershey Track and Field Meet
Deerfield High School
May 20
Maplewood Band Concert
Maplewood Park
May 20
7th and 8th grade Pool Party
Deerspring Pool
June 1
Deerspring Pool Opens
Deerspring Pool
June 2
Middle School Great America Trip
Great America
June 7
Incoming 6th Grade Pool Party
Deerspring Pool
June 8
Triathlon
Deerspring Park
June 9
Mitchell Pool Opens
Mitchell Pool
June 9
Summer Sampler Kick Off
Mitchell Pool
June 17
Joint Golf Outing
Deerfield Golf Club
June 20
Summer Sampler
Mitchell Park
June 24
For more information on event times,
or to register for these or other Park
District programs, please call 847/945-
0650, or visit the Park District’s
website at
www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org.
Deerfield Public Library
The Deerfield Library Board of
Trustees meets the third Wednesday of
each month at 7:00 p.m.
Book Discussions:
The Shadow of the Wind
May 10, 10:30 a.m.
The Glass Castle
May 17, 7:30 p.m.
Water for Elephants
June 14, 10:30 a.m.
Purple Hibiscus
June 21, 7:30 p.m.
Adult Programs:
Lake County’s William D. Block
Memorial Law Library
May 9, 7:00 p.m.
Summer Reading Program runs June
11 - August 3.
Youth Services:
Toddler Times
May 4 & 17, 10:30 a.m.
Cinco de Mayo Party
May 5, 2:00 p.m.
Dinner and a Movie: Dumbo
June 12, 6:30 p.m.
Be a Clown
June 28, 4:30 p.m.
Summer Reading Program runs June
11 – August 3.
Note: Please register in advance for all
programs by calling 847/945-3311.
Visit the library on the web at
www.deerfieldlibrary.org
West Deerfield Township
Township Board meetings will be held
at 7:00 p.m. on May 15 and June 19 at
the Township Offices, 601 Deerfield
Road. Call 847/945-0614 or visit the
Township website at
www.westdeerfieldtownship.org for
more information.
Patty Turner Senior Center
Camelot
May 2
Rules of the Road
May 3
High Tea
May 5
AARP Driver Safety Program
May 9 & 10
The Color Purple
May 16
Bone Density Program
May 18
Bill Hinchliff Trip to the Hindu Temple
May 31
Brewers vs. Cubs –Milwaukee
June 6
Hearing Screening
June 7
Celebrate Summer Luncheon with Rita
Meland & Taylor John
June 21
Please call the Patty Turner Senior
Center at 847/940-4010 for more
information on upcoming events.
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
June 2007
This information is being published in accordance with the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act,
as directed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
Introduction -
Annual Water
Quality Report
The Village of Deerfield is
again pleased to present
the Annual Water Quality
Report. This Consumer
Confidence Report (CCR)
is designed to inform
Deerfield residents and
businesses about the water
the Village delivers to all
water customers each day
of the year. The Village’s
goal continues to be to
provide all residents and
businesses with a safe and
dependable supply of
drinking water and to
ensure that the drinking
water meets all standards
as set by the United States
Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA).
Again, the Village is
pleased to report that the
drinking water provided to
residents and businesses
by the Village of Deerfield
meets or exceeds all state
and federal Environmental
Protection Agency
regulations and that we are
not operating under any
variance or exemption from
the established drinking
water regulations or
standards.
We hope you will find this
information useful. Should
you have additional
questions, comments or
concerns, please contact
Russ Olmstead, Water
Division Supervisor at
847/317-7245 or at
dfldpw@deerfield-il.org.
About the Data
On the following pages you
will find information
regarding the following:
Turbidity (NTU)– Turbidity
is a measure of the
cloudiness of the water. It is
monitored because it is a
good indicator of water
quality and the effectiveness
of the filtration and
disinfectants.
Sodium – Monitoring is
performed to provide
information to consumers
and health officials who are
concerned about sodium
intake due to dietary
precautions. If you are on a
sodium-restricted diet, you
should consult your physician
about the level of sodium in
the water.
Lead & Copper – The Village
of Deerfield has been in
compliance with all
regulations for lead and
copper control. (See
explanation later in this
report).
Unregulated Contaminants –
A maximum contaminant
level (MCL) has not been
established by either state or
federal regulations, nor has
mandatory health effects
language been developed.
The purpose of monitoring
this contaminant is to assist
the USEPA in determining
the occurrence of unregulated
contaminants in drinking
water, and whether future
regulation is warranted.
In addition to the
contaminants listed in the
following table, the City of
Highland Park (our water
supplier) tested for the
presence of 67 other
contaminants but none were
detected during this calendar
year. These contaminants
include 9 Inorganic
Compounds (i.e. Arsenic),
29 Synthetic Organic
Compounds (i.e. Atrazine),
20 Volatile Organic
Compounds (i.e.
trichloroethylene) and 6 state
regulated compounds (i.e.
Aldrin and DDT). The City
of Highland Park is also
required to monitor for the
contaminants, required under
the Unregulated Contaminant
Monitoring Rule (UCMR).
None of the contaminants
were detected. Official results
may be obtained by calling
the contact listed in this
report.
General
Information
The sources of drinking
water (both tap water and
bottled water) include rivers,
lakes, streams, ponds,
reservoirs, springs and wells.
As water travels over the
surface of the land or
through the ground, it can
dissolve naturally occurring
minerals and radioactive
material and can pick up
substances resulting from the
presence of animals or from
human activity. Possible
contaminants consist of:
•Microbial contaminants,
such as viruses and
bacteria. The
contaminants may come
from such sources as
sewage treatment plants,
septic systems,
agricultural livestock
operations, and wildlife.
•Inorganic contaminants,
such as salts and metals.
These may be naturally
occurring or may result
from urban storm water
runoff, industrial or
domestic wastewater
discharges, oil and gas
production, mining or
farming.
•Pesticides and herbicides
may come from a variety
of sources such as
agriculture, urban storm
water runoff and
residential uses.
•Organic chemical
contaminants,including
synthetic and volatile
organic chemicals. These
contaminants are typically
by-products of such
things as industrial
processes and petroleum
production, and can also
come from gas stations,
urban storm water runoff
and septic systems.
•Radioactive contaminants
may be naturally
occurring or may be the
result of oil and gas
production and mining
activities.
To ensure that tap water is
safe to drink, the USEPA
regulates the amount of
certain contaminants in
water provided by public
water systems. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA)
regulations establish limits
for contaminants in bottled
water, which must provide
the same protection to
ensure public health.
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
June 2007
2006 Water Quality Data
Contaminant EPA EPA High Level Range of Violation Date of Typical Source
(units) MCLG MCL Found Detection Sample of Contamination
Microbial Contaminants
Turbidity (%<0.3 NTU)* n/a TT 100% n/a No - Soil runoff
Turbidity (NTU)* n/a TT .25 n/a No - Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Barium (ppm)* 2 2 0.019 n/a No 5/23/06 Discharge of drilling waste;
discharge from metal refiners;
erosion of natural deposits.
Fluoride (ppm)* 4 4 0.96 n/a No 5/23/06 Erosion of natural deposits;
water additive that promotes
strong teeth; discharge from
fertilizer and aluminum factories
Nitrate (As N)* 10 10 0.37 0.22 - No 5/23/06- Runoff from fertilizer use;
0.37 leaching from septic tanks;
sewage; erosion.
Nitrate & Nitrite (ppm)* 10 10 0.37 0.22 - No 5/23/06 Runoff from fertilizer use;
0.37 leaching from septic tanks;
sewage; erosion.
Disinfection / Disinfection Byproducts
Chloramines (ppm) 4 4 0.9002 0.83 – No 12/31/06 Water additive used to control
0.9002 microbes
Chlorine (ppm) 4 4 1.4552 0.8024 - No 12/31/06 Water additive used to control
1.4552 microbes
Total Haloacetic Acids n/a 60 6.8 4.8 – No 4/24/06 By product of drinking water
[HAA5] (ppb) 6.8 chlorination.
TTHM [Total n/a 80 17.7 10.6 – No 7/24/06 By product of drinking water
Trihalomethanes] (ppb) 17.7 chlorination.
State Regulated Contaminants
Sodium (ppm)* n/a n/a 8.0 n/a No 5/23/06 Erosion of naturally occurring
deposits; used as water softener.
*Reported by the City of Highland Park. Results of monitoring for the period of January 1 - December 31, 2006.
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Lead and Copper
Lead Lead Lead 90th # Sites Over Copper Copper Copper 90th # Sites Over Likely Source of
MCLG Action %-tile Lead AL MCLG Action %-tile Lead AL Contamination
Level (AL) Level (AL)
0 15 ppb < 5 ppb 0 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm <0.100 ppm 0 Corrosion of
household plumbing
systems; erosion
Lead and Copper
The IEPA lead and copper
testing program began in
1992. Due to consistent low
concentration levels of lead
and copper, the Village has
been placed on a less
frequent testing cycle by the
Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency (IEPA) and
is only required to test every
three years. Currently, a round
of testing consists of 30
samples. As a result of not
meeting the deadline for one
sample during the 2005
sampling cycle, the Village
was required to repeat the 30
sample series in 2006. As we
have successfully completed
this, we are once again in
compliance and may return to
tri-annual testing. We are
required to monitor your
drinking water for specific
contaminants on a regular
basis and continue to meet or
exceed drinking water
standards.
*Reported by the City of Highland Park. Results of monitoring for the period of January 1 - December 31, 2006.
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
June 2007
Lake Michigan:
Our Water Source
The Village of Deerfield
purchases all of its water
from the City of Highland
Park. Highland Park draws
its raw water from a 54-inch
intake pipe located a mile
off shore in Lake Michigan
at a depth of approximately
30 feet. Two smaller pipes,
16 and 20 inches in
diameter, also feed water
into the plant for treatment.
Lake Michigan, like the
other Great Lakes, was
formed as glaciers retreated
north during the last ice
age. Lake Michigan is the
largest lake completely
within the United States at
118 miles wide and 307
miles long. Lake Michigan
averages 279 feet in depth
and reaches 925 feet at its
deepest point. The lake's
drainage basin, which is
approximately twice as large
as its 22,300 square miles
of surface water, includes
portions of Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan and Wisconsin.
The Great Lakes are one of
the world's most valuable
sources of fresh surface
water. Almost half of all the
liquid fresh water in the
world is found in the Great
Lakes. Most of the world's
surface fresh water is locked
away in the ice caps around
the North and South Poles,
which makes us appreciate
the Great Lakes that much
more. In 1996, the IEPA
rated Lake Michigan’s total
water quality as good.
All sources of drinking
water, especially Lake
Michigan, are subject to
Definitions
In the previous tables are
many terms and
abbreviations you may not be
familiar with. To help you
better understand these
terms we have provided the
following definitions:
ppm - parts per million or
milligrams per liter (mg/L) –
or one ounce per 7,350
gallons of water.
ppb - parts per billion or
micrograms per liter (mcg/L)
– or one ounce per
7,350,000 gallons of water.
ppt - parts per trillion or
nanograms per liter
(nanograms/L) – or one
ounce per 7,350,000,000
gallons of water.
NTU - Nephelometric
Turbidity Unit; used to
measure the cloudiness in
drinking water.
% < 0.3 NTU - percent
samples less than 0.3 NTU.
Mrem/yr - millirems per year;
used to measure radiation
absorbed by the body.
pCi/l - picocuries per liter;
used to measure
radioactivity.
# pos/mo - number of
positives per month.
AL - Action Level or the
concentration of a
contaminant which, if
exceeded, triggers treatment
or other requirements which
a water system must follow.
TT - Treatment Technique or
a required process intended
to reduce the level of a
contaminant in drinking
water.
MCL - Maximum
Contaminant Level or the
highest level of a
contaminant allowed in
drinking water. MCLs are set
as close to the MCLGs as
feasible, using the best
available treatment
technology.
MCLG - Maximum
Contaminant Level Goal or
the level of a contaminant in
drinking water below which
there is no known or
expected risk to health.
MCLGs allow for a margin
of safety.
n/a - not applicable.
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Special Information Available
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in
drinking water than the general population. Immuno-
compromised individuals, such as persons with cancer
undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone
organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune
system disorders, some elderly persons, and infants can be
particularly at risk for infections. These people should seek
advice about drinking water from their health care
providers. EPA/Center for Disease Control (CDC)
guidelines are available from the Safe Drinking Water
Hotline by calling 800/426-4791.
potential contamination by
items that are naturally
occurring or man made. The
primary sources of pollution
threatening Lake Michigan
include air, rain and snow
pollution, storm water runoff
and industrial discharges.
Those elements may be
microbes, organic or
inorganic chemicals, or
radioactive materials.
All drinking water, including
bottled water, may
reasonably be expected to
contain at least small
amounts of some
contaminants. The presence
of contaminants does not
necessarily indicate that the
water poses a health risk.
More information about
contaminants and potential
health effects can be
obtained by visiting the
EPA’s website at
www.epa.gov/ebtpages/water
.html.
Facts About
Deerfield’s Water
System
The Water Division of the
Public Works Department is
responsible for maintaining
the water distribution system
throughout Deerfield.
The Water Division’s
primary goal is to provide
fresh and safe potable water
to all Village residents by
continuously monitoring and
testing the water and
implementing EPA
regulations. Personnel also
maintain, repair and replace
water mains, water services
and fire hydrants as needed,
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
June 2007
Deerfield System
Cont’d
upgrade and improve the
distribution system, all in
addition to maintaining the
Village’s one elevated tank,
three underground reservoirs,
four pumping stations and
thirteen fixed pumps. This
provides the Village with a
storage capacity of over eight
million gallons. There are
over eighty miles of water
distribution pipes in
Deerfield, and over one
billion gallons of water flow
through the system in one
year.
In 2006, the Village’s water
division personnel:
•Read 2,261 water meters
every month.
•Repaired 62 water main
breaks.
•Installed 342 new Orion
meter reading systems.
•Tested and flushed all
1201 fire hydrants in the
system.
Top 10 Ways to
Conserve Water
Conserving water is easy if
you follow the helpful tips
listed below.
1.Test for a leaking toilet
by adding food coloring
to the tank. If any color
appears in the bowl after
30 minutes, your toilet is
leaking. Leaking toilets
can waste thousands of
gallons of water a day.
Flush as soon as the test
is done, since food
coloring may stain the
tank.
2.Use water-conserving
plumbing fixtures and
water-flow restrictors on
sinks and showers.
Bathroom facilities
typically are responsible
for 75% of the water used
in homes.
3.Run your dishwasher and
washing machine only
when you have a full
load.
4.Take a short shower
instead of a bath. A bath
uses 30 to 50 gallons of
water. Showers use about
a gallon of water per
minute, or less if a flow
constrictor is installed.
5.Store drinking water in
the refrigerator instead of
letting the tap run every
time you want a glass of
cool water.
6.Never put water down the
drain when there may be
another use for it such as
watering a plant or
garden, or doing
housework.
7.Avoid using a garbage
disposal. Disposals use a
great deal of water. Add
your garbage to the trash
or compost bin instead of
putting it down the
garbage disposal.
8.Choose outdoor plants
that are native to the area
in which you live or
plants that are drought-
resistant for landscaping
and gardens. Native
plants are accustomed to
the natural amount of
precipitation that occurs
in the area they are found
and normally do not
require any additional
watering. Group plants
together based on similar
watering needs.
9.Water your lawn and/or
garden during the coolest
part of the day to
minimize evaporation.
Apply water slowly,
exactly where it is
needed. Position
sprinklers so that water
lands on the lawn and
shrubs, not on paved
areas. Keep in mind that
sprinkling restrictions are
in place from May 15 -
September 15.
Above is a schematic drawing showing the
water purification process that Highland
Park utilizes to provide clean water to all
of its customers, including Deerfield.
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10.Use a bucket of water
and a spray head on the
hose to wash your car. A
running hose can waste
hundreds of gallons of
water in the time it takes
to wash a car.
For more conservation tips,
visit the American Water
Works Association website at
www.awwa.org.
For more
information
related to
the Village of
Deerfield water
and wastewater
systems, please
feel free to contact
the Water Division
of the Department
of Public Works at
847/317-7245 or
via email at
dfldpw@deerfield-
il.org, or visit the
Village’s website
at www.deerfield-
il.org.
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policeDEPARTMENT
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911 Tips
Calling 911 is the quickest
method to report an emergency.
Telecommunicators are on duty
24 hours a day to answer
residents’ calls for help. When
you dial 911, remain on the
line until an operator answers.
It takes a few seconds for the
call to be connected, typically
longer for a cellular 911 call.
The call setup time is the lapse
between dialing the last digit
and when the ringing begins.
This is not unique to Deerfield
but rather a national
occurrence.
This short delay may seem
frustrating; however, 911 is still
the best way to obtain a police,
fire, or medical emergency
response.
If you are concerned about this
slight delay, dial 911 to check
the connection and state that
you are calling to verify that
your correct name,
address, and
phone
number are
entered
into the
database.
Remain on
the line
until the call
is answered
and immediately
tell the telecommunicator that
you are testing the 911 service.
Be aware that if you abandon
your call (hang up) before the
dispatch center answers, it is
our policy to call you back to
determine if assistance is
needed. If no one answers your
phone, an officer will be
dispatched to check on your
condition.
Some examples of when to call
911 are:
•When you see fire or smoke
The following are tips for safe
crossing of streets. These
should be adhered to by
children and adults alike:
•Cross only at corners or
marked crosswalks.
•Stop at the curb or the edge
of the road.
•Stop and look both ways
before you step into the
street. If you see a car, wait
until it goes by. Then look
both ways again until no cars
are in view.
•If a car is parked where you
are crossing, make sure there
is no driver in the car and
cross quickly but safely. Keep
looking for cars while you are
crossing. Remember - walk,
don’t run.
Children are at an increased
risk for pedestrian injuries for
several reasons:
•Their smaller size makes
them difficult for drivers to
see, especially if they are
standing between parked cars
on the side of the road.
•Young children are often
unable to judge distances and
vehicle speeds accurately, so
they can easily misjudge
whether it is safe to cross a
street.
•Parents can overestimate their
child’s ability to cross the
street. Many elementary
school-age children don’t
understand traffic signals or
how to anticipate a driver’s
actions.
•Drivers and child pedestrians
each assume (incorrectly) that
the other will yield the right-
of-way.
For more information, please
contact the Police Department
at 847/945-8636, or visit
www.deerfield-il.org.
Safety When
Walking or Biking
Bicycles and pedestrians must
often share sidewalks,
especially in the summer
months when more people are
out and about. It is important
to remember that bicycles are
classified as vehicles, and every
person operating a bicycle in
any public way in the Village is
subject to the provisions of the
State vehicle laws and all traffic
ordinances when applicable.
In order to maintain safe
conditions for both bicyclists
and walkers, the following
responsibilities should be
adhered to:
•Bicyclists should keep to the
right-hand side of any path,
sidewalk, street or roadway.
•Bicyclists coming out of an
alley, driveway or building
should stop before riding on
or across a sidewalk or into a
street or roadway if the view
is obscured.
•In all cases, the bicyclist must
yield the right-of-way to all
pedestrians approaching on
the sidewalk, and to all
vehicles approaching on the
street or roadway.
Pedestrians should always
abide by the following safety
tips when out walking or
jogging:
•Walk on the sidewalk. If
there is no sidewalk and you
must walk in the road, walk
facing traffic so you can see
any car approaching you.
•Dress to be seen. Brightly
colored clothing makes it
easier for drivers to see you
during the daytime. At night,
wear special reflective
material on your shoes, cap
or jacket to reflect the
headlights of cars coming
toward you.
•When you or someone with
you is in danger
•When you see a crime being
committed
•When an ambulance is
needed because someone is
hurt or sick
•When someone is trying to
break into your house
•When someone suspicious
is prowling around your
home or neighborhood
•When a child is approached
by a stranger
Some examples of when NOT
to call 911 are:
•To obtain weather reports
•To report utility problems
(such as power or phone
outages)
• To ask for directions or
determine roadway names
•To obtain general information
pertaining to police reports.
Be prepared to answer the
following questions:
•What kind of emergency
do you have?
•What kind of help
is needed?
•Where is the
emergency?
•What phone
number and
address are you
calling from?
•For medical
emergencies, you will be
asked the patient's age, what
is wrong with him/her, and
whether he/she is conscious
and breathing.
Remember that when dialing
911 from a cell phone, you
must also hit the send button
to complete the call.
If you have any questions
about your 911 service,
contact the Village’s
Communications Director,
Mary Anne Glowacz at
847/945-8636.
Remember:
Don’t dial 911 for
power outages...call
ComEd directly at
1-800-EDISON-1
to report an
outage.
For more information, please
contact the Police Department
at 847/945-8636, or visit
www.deerfield-il.org.
If you have any questions
about your 911 service,
contact the Village’s
Communications Director,
Mary Anne Glowacz at
847/945-8636.
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$2012; Households with four
individuals must have gross
monthly income of less than
$2402; Five or more, less than
$2828.
For more information, please visit
www.westdeerfieldtownship.org or
call 847/945-0614.
Household Electronics
Collections
In cooperation with the Solid
Waste Agency of Lake County
(SWALCO), the Village will host
several residential electronics
collection events this summer.
These collections are held at the
Deerfield Public Works Facility,
465 Elm Street, Deerfield. Dates
for these events are as follows:
May 19, July 21, and September
15 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
For more information on items
acceptable for collection, or times
and locations of other collection
events, please call SWALCO at
847/336-9340 or visit them
online at
www.co.lake.il.us/swalco/.
Attention Commuters
Commuters who would like to take
advantage of an early train into
downtown Chicago may now utilize
Metra’s Sunrise Express. While
this train does not service either
the downtown Deerfield or Lake
Cook Road stations, as it runs on
the Union Pacific North Line, local
commuters may board the train at
the Highland Park station.
This early train gives commuters
additional travel options, especially
as highway traffic and congestion
associated with summer
construction ramps up for the
season.
For more information, including a
full schedule of train departure
times, please visit
www.metrarail.com/
sunriseexpress.
Natural Landscaping
Make Clean Air Count with natural
landscaping for your home and
community!
What are “showy lady slippers”
and “turk’s cap lilies,” and what
do they have to do with the federal
Clean Air Act?
They are flowers native to the
Great Lakes and Chicago regions,
and therefore – unlike a weedless
expanse of grass lawn – grow in
Chicago-area yards with little
maintenance, watering or property-
owner attention. By reducing the
use of lawnmowers, pesticides,
fertilizers and watering, you make
the air cleaner and conserve
resources.
Home and business owners can
take a number of simple steps to
make their property more
environment-friendly. When you
install natural landscaping around
your home or business, you will
find that it generates not only the
self-satisfaction of improving your
family’s air quality, but it will set a
standard among your neighbors
and surrounding communities.
Clean Air Counts wants to help
you develop an environment-
friendly lawn and garden. It
combats erosion and
accommodates storm and flood
waters better than traditional
landscaping methods.
Natural landscaping is one of a
host of Clean Air strategies that
you can adopt to reduce pollution
in the Chicago area. You can play
a vital role in the future of our
community by becoming part of
Clean Air Counts. Visit
www.cleanaircounts.org to sign up
and obtain detailed information on
the wide range of steps you can
take at home, at work and in the
community to improve the air we
breathe.
On an ongoing basis, information
will be made available by the
Village for residents and
businesses to utilize to help make
a difference in air quality in our
area. Visit www.deerfield-il.org for
more information.
CAC Events Coming
Soon!
Deerfield’s Second Annual
Lawncare and Gas Can
Replacement events will be held
this September. This event
provides residents an opportunity
to trade in old gas cans for new,
environmentally safe cans. Also,
old gas-powered lawn equipment
can be turned in to receive a
voucher to be used toward the
purchase of new, environmentally
friendly equipment. These
programs are open to all Deerfield
residents.
The Village of Deerfield is a
Bronze level member of the Clean
Air Counts initiative, an
organization that helps promote
the environment in the
Chicagoland region. More
information on this program will
be available in future editions of
D-Tales.
Contact the Village Hall at
847/945-5000 or visit
www.deerfield-il.org for more
information on how you can get
involved in this worthwhile
program!
Township and Fire
Department Team Up to
Provide Carbon
Monoxide Detectors
West Deerfield Township and the
Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire
Protection District are partnering
to help provide First Alert carbon
monoxide detectors to everyone in
the community. On January 1,
2007, state law changed to require
that all residences that rely upon
fossil fuels for heating must have
the monitors properly installed.
West Deerfield Township will be
providing carbon monoxide
detectors FREE to residents who
qualify. Those that do not qualify
for a free monitor can acquire one
for just $22. Deerfield-
Bannockburn Fire Protection
District personnel will be available
to help with installation, as
needed.
Residents can stop by the township
office, 601 Deerfield Road, to
receive a carbon monoxide
monitor, or call the township
offices at 847/945-0614. Those in
need of assistance in installing
their monitor may call the Fire
Protection District’s offices at
847/945-4660. Income guidelines
to receive the free monitor are:
For single person households,
gross monthly income must be less
than $1196. Households with two
individuals must have gross
monthly income of less than
$1604; Households with three
individuals must have gross
monthly income of less than
When
you shop,
shop local
Deerfield
businesses
first!
For more information, please visit
www.westdeerfieldtownship.org or
call 847/945-0614.
For more information on items
acceptable for collection, or times
and locations of other collection
events, please call SWALCO at
847/336-9340 or visit them
online at
www.co.lake.il.us/swalco/.
Contact the Village Hall at
847/945-5000 or visit
www.deerfield-il.org for more
information on how you can get
involved in this worthwhile
program!
On an ongoing basis, information
will be made available by the
Village for residents and
businesses to utilize to help make
a difference in air quality in our
area. Visit www.deerfield-il.org for
more information.
For more information, including a
full schedule of train departure
times, please visit
www.metrarail.com/
sunriseexpress.
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Deerfield
Farmers
Market
The Deerfield Farmers Market
begins its 13th season on June
16th and will operate each
Saturday morning until October
13th, from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
rain or shine. The market offers
the finest locally grown fruits and
vegetables, and specialty items
such as freshly baked breads and
cookies, fabulous flowers, tasty
maple syrup and honey, salsas,
and a variety of hand-crafted
cheeses. This year we are thrilled
to welcome two new vendors, Dea
Dia Organics and Providence
Farms with their wonderful organic
produce and fresh cut flowers.
Also, mark your calendars now -
our annual Grillfest will be held
on August 25 and our 3rd Annual
Apple Pie Contest will be held on
September 15. Check our website
at www.deerfield-il.org for details!
The farmers market is located in
the commuter parking lot at the
northwest corner of Deerfield
Road and Robert York Avenue.
The Farmers Market Planning
Committee is always looking for
fresh faces and minds to help with
the planning of this wonderful
summertime event. If you are
interested in being a part of the
Farmers Market team, or for more
information, call Village Hall at
847/945-5000 or e-mail us at
farmersmarket@deerfield-il.org.
Deerfield Festival of
Fine Arts
Mark your calendars now! An
annual tradition in Deerfield, the
2007 Deerfield Festival of Fine
Arts will be held on June 2 and 3
from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on
Jewett Park Drive and Robert York
Avenue in downtown Deerfield.
This year’s festival will showcase
the work of many fine artists and
craftspeople from around the
country.
Now in its 5th year, the Festival of
Fine Arts is a fun-filled community
event. All art media will be
represented, including acrylic,
ceramics, jewelry, watercolor, fiber,
wood, sculpture, oil, metal,
photography, mixed media,
printmaking and glass.
Bring the whole family! The
festival will again offer a number
of other family events, including
continuous music, free hands-on
art activities for kids, as well as an
internationally diverse food
selection. Budding young artists
from all Deerfield schools are
welcome to participate again this
year. Last year, over a dozen local
artists from Deerfield schools
presented their artwork at the
festival.
Plan on attending the Artist’s
Preview Party on Friday, June 1 at
the Deerfield Train Station. It is a
great opportunity to meet some of
the event’s presenting artists and
to mingle with neighbors and
friends. Tickets are $10 and can
be purchased at Village Hall.
For more detailed event
information, including schedules of
events during the weekend, please
contact the Village Manager’s
Office at 847/945-5000 or visit
the Village’s website at
www.deerfield-il.org.
Three Guys and a Truck
The 6th Annual Three Guys and A
Truck food drive to benefit the
West Deerfield Township Food
Pantry will be held on Sunday,
June 3, at the Deerfield High
School track from 6 a.m. until 6
p.m. The goal is to fill the truck
with non-perishable items for the
pantry, which serves over 125
individuals from Deerfield each
month.
Again this year, join the fun at the
track by walking/running/pushing
a stroller around the track on a
beautiful summer day. Each lap
completed will earn $1 for the
food pantry from a host of local
sponsors, and a free raffle ticket
for the participant---win Cubs
tickets, dinners, manicures, etc!
Bring your family and be a part of
the Deerfield community event that
shows how much we care.
Memorial Day Parade
The American Legion Post will
host its annual Memorial Day
Parade on Monday, May 28,
beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the
Veteran’s Memorial at Jewett Park.
The parade route will follow along
Waukegan Road and will conclude
at the Deerfield Cemetery.
Flag Retirement
There comes a time when your
American flag that has flown so
proudly becomes torn and tattered
and is no longer a fitting symbol
for display. These flags deserve a
proper retirement. The Sons of the
American Legion Squadron #738
and the American Legion Post
#738, along with Deerfield Boy
Scout Troops, are planning a Flag
Retirement Ceremony on
Wednesday, June 6 (D-Day), at
6:30 p.m. at the Jewett Park
shelter.
Residents who have an American
flag in need of retirement are
encouraged to drop it off at the
Deerfield Public Library reference
desk, 920 Waukegan Road, any
time prior to June 6.
Plaza Pleasures
Saturday Mornings at the Farmers Market
June
23 Hummers and Strummers - 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
30 The Joan Hammel Band (Pop/Rock) - 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
July
7 The Dooleys (American/Irish Folksongs) -
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
14 Jodi Koplin & Her Jigglejam Band (Interactive Music) -
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
21 Joel Frankel (Folksongs) - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
28 Rick Shandling’s Jazz Coalition (Jazz) - 10:00 - noon
August
4 Rick Colen (Comedy Juggling) - 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
11 The Emma Burrows Group (Eclectic) - 10:00 - noon
18 Mindy Hester (Interactive Music) - 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
25 Housewreckers Blues Review (Blues) 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
***Farmers Market Grillfest!***
September
1 Handsome Molly (Bluegrass) - 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
16 Wizz the Clown (Clowning and Balloons) -
9:00 - noon
***Apple Pie Contest at the Farmers Market***
For more detailed event
information, including schedules of
events during the weekend, please
contact the Village Manager’s
Office at 847/945-5000 or visit
the Village’s website at
www.deerfield-il.org.
The Farmers Market Planning
Committee is always looking for
fresh faces and minds to help with
the planning of this wonderful
summertime event. If you are
interested in being a part of the
Farmers Market team, or for more
information, call Village Hall at
847/945-5000 or e-mail us at
farmersmarket@deerfield-il.org.
The Village of Deerfield is committed to providing superior services to its
residents. Therefore, we are pleased to respond to your individual questions,
thoughts, suggestions, or concerns. Simply return this form to Village Hall or
email us at deermail@deerfield-il.org. Please provide an address so that we can
respond directly.
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Village Board meetings are the first and third Mondays of the month and are held
at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Board Room at Village Hall. If a meeting falls on a
holiday, it is scheduled for the following business day.
The Village Board agenda is posted on the Village’s website and cable channel
10 on the Friday prior to the Village Board Meeting.
Village Voice
The Village of Deerfield
Incorporated - 1903
www.deerfield-il.org
Mayor
Steven M. Harris - 940-7533
Trustees
Robert Benton - 945-1570
Michelle Feldman - 940-0628
Harriet Rosenthal - 945-3545
William S. Seiden - 945-2442
Barbara J. Struthers - 940-0917
Matthew J. Wylie - 945-5149
Village Manager/Clerk
Robert D. Franz
Departmental Contact Information
Administration - 945-5000
Community Development - 719-7484
Engineering - 317-2490
Finance - 945-5000
Police (non-emergency) - 945-8636
Public Works - 317-7245
Village Hall
850 Waukegan Road
Public Works
465 Elm Street
Community Development
500 Waukegan Road (temporary location)
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