Vol. 35, No. 4 - Jul/Aug 2013D-Tales
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Vol. 35, No. 4July/August 2013
Village
of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfield.il.us
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change
For a complete list of meetings, please visit
www.deerfield.il.us
July
Board of Trustees
July 1 & 15, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
July 9, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
July 11 & 25, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
July 22, 7:30 p.m.
August
Board of Trustees
August 5 & 19, 7:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Commission
August 5, 6:00 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
August 7, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
August 8 & 22, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
August 8, 7:00 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
August 13, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
August 26, 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• Lake Cook Road Construction
Page 3:
• Overnight Parking Restrictions
Page 5:
•Water Report
Page 10:
• Community Information
Deerfield Family Days
Celebrates 50 Years
Deerfield Family Days will celebrate its 50th
anniversary this year with events taking place
on July 3rd and 4th. Join family and friends
for a holiday filled with fun and entertain-
ment!
The spectacular fireworks show will be held
Wednesday, July 3rd, at Brickyards Park with
live entertainment from Bizar Entertainment.
The gates will open at 5 p.m. and food and
drink concessions will be available for
purchase. The raising of the flag by the
American Legion and singing of the National
Anthem will take place at 7 p.m.
On Thursday, July 4th, head on over to the
festivities at Jewett Park including a pancake
breakfast, dog show, petting zoo, the flower
show and a variety of games. The pancake
breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 10:30
a.m. at the Jewett Park shelter and catered by
Rhapsody Cafe.
The parade starts at noon on Thursday and
will travel from Deerspring Pool, west to
Waukegan Road, north to Hazel and end at
Jewett Park.
Deerfield Family Days is hosted by the Vil-
lage of Deerfield and planned by an all-vol-
unteer Family Days Committee. The parade
is organized by the Deerfield Lions Club
and the 10K race is organized by Deerfield
Rotary. The hard work and dedication of
many keeps this annual event a staple of the
Deerfield community. Funding for Fam-
ily Days comes from the generous support
of many Deerfield residents and corporate
sponsors. Please consider making a donation
at the event.
See the enclosed Family Days insert for a
complete schedule of events, menus, sponsors
and more! e
Enjoy Another Season of
the Farmers Market
Savor the flavor of the seasons’ bounty at the
Deerfield Farmers Market, this year celebrat-
ing its 19th season. Each week find fresh-
from-the-farm products grown by Midwest
farmers and produced by local businesses.
The season began June 8 and continues every
Saturday through October 13, from 7:00 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine.
The market offers the finest locally grown
fruits, 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.
New this year is the Deerfield Farmers Mar-
ket information booth, where shoppers can
find answers to their market questions, buy
a market poster, get a free recipe or market
bookmark, enter drawings, and find special
information from the Village.
Come support local civic organizations,
enjoy cooking demonstrations and great live
entertainment!
The Farmers Market is located at the north-
west corner of Deerfield Road and Robert
York Avenue in downtown Deerfield.
For a complete listing of events and details,
please visit www.deerfield.il.us or e-mail
farmersmarket@deerfield.il.us e
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Public Works
Deerfield Flood
Information:
Installment 2 of 3
Floodplain Permit
Requirements
All development within the 100-year
floodplain (not just construction of
buildings, but filling, excavation, fences,
etc.) is required to undergo a formal review
by the Engineering Department. Approval
must be received prior to doing any work
in a floodplain area. Please contact the
Engineering Department 847.317.2490 to
receive all the information you will need in
order to properly develop in the floodplain.
Substantial Improvement
or Damage
The National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) requires that if the cost of improve-
ments to a building in a floodplain or the
cost to repair damages (from any cause) to
a building in a floodplain exceeds 50% of
the market value of the building (exclud-
ing land value), the entire building must
be brought up to current floodplain man-
agement standards. Building improvement
projects include exterior and interior
remodeling, rehabilitation, additions and
repair and reconstruction projects. Ad-
ditionally, the cost of currently planned
improvements will be added to the
cost of previously made improvements
and compared to the existing market
value to determine if the improvements
exceed 50% of the structure’s value. Please
contact the Engineering Department at
847.317.2490 for further information.
Flood Insurance
If you do not have flood insurance, talk to
your insurance agent. Most homeowner’s
insurance policies do not cover damage
from floods. Flood insurance is only avail-
able to those communities participating
in the NFIP. Because of our floodplain
management programs that attempt to pro-
tect us from the multiple flooding hazards,
Deerfield is part of the NFIP and residents
are able to obtain flood insurance. Ad-
ditionally, because the Village participates
in FEMA’s CRS program, flood insurance
premiums are discounted.
Be sure to check your policy to ensure you
have adequate coverage. Usually these
policies cover the building structure, but
not the contents. Contents coverage can
also be obtained upon request. There
is a 30-day waiting period before flood
insurance coverage becomes effective. Plan
ahead; do not wait until a flood is predicted
before purchasing flood insurance.
If you are building inside the floodplain, the
purchase of flood insurance is mandatory if
using a federally regulated/insured bank for
a loan.
If you should require more detailed infor-
mation regarding flood-related issues in
Deerfield, here are some additional sources:
• FEMA.gov website
• Village of Deerfield
Engineering Department
850 Waukegan Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
847.317.2490
engineering@deerfield.il.us
• Floodplain FAQ page on the www.
deerfield.il.us website.
• Deerfield Public Library e
Lake Cook Road
Construction Project
The Lake Cook Road Reconstruction and
Widening Project is spearheaded by the
Cook County Division of Transportation
and Highways (CCDOTH). This is the
second part of two individual projects, the
first part was completed during the 2010
construction season.
The scope of work for this project is to
widen and reconstruct Lake Cook Road
between Deerlake Road and Ellendale
Road, rehabilitate Lake Cook Road be-
tween Ellendale Road and the east limit
of the Village and rehabilitate Waukegan
Road between Chestnut Street (Glenbrook
Countryside entrance-unincorporated
Cook County) and the Cadwell’s Corners
intersection.
As part of this project, the Village, through
the CCDOTH contract, will be required
to install new (replacement) water main,
sidewalk along the north and south sides of
Lake Cook Road, sidewalk along the east
side of Waukegan Road, landscaped medi-
ans throughout (sidewalk and landscaping
is a 50/50 cost share with the CCDOTH),
and perform point repairs on sanitary sewer
mains.
The project began in April and is expected
to be completed this fall.
For more detailed information on the project
please visit the project specific website at www.
LakeCookRoad.com e
Street Rehabilitation
Projects
The scope of the Street Rehabilitation
Project is to reconstruct or rehabilitate por-
tions of the existing Village owned roadway
network and utilities. This year’s project will
mainly focus on seven streets. Some por-
tions of this work may be bid as alternates
to the main contract. Work is expected to
begin in July and will be complete in Octo-
ber of 2013. Most of the work this season
will occur at the following locations:
• Cherry Street from the southern end of
the street to Greenwood Avenue
• Bayberry Lane from Appletree Lane to
Pine Street
• Timberhill Road from Charing Cross
Road to Bayberry Lane
• Carriage Way from Bent Creek Ridge
to Deerfield Road
• Springfield Avenue from the southern
end of street to Fair Oaks Avenue
• Bent Creek Ridge from Carriage Way
to Carriage Way
• Hackberry Road from Public Works
entrance to Locust Place e
Garage Sale Permits
Garage Sale permits are available at Village
Hall. Permits are $5.00 and allow two sales
per year with a maximum of 4 consecutive
days for each sale. e
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Police Department
Make it a Safe 4th of July
Every year in the United States, we celebrate
the Fourth of July with community parades,
picnics, barbecues and fireworks – the
things of which happy memories are made.
But, sadly, Independence Day also includes
tragic events resulting from fireworks use.
In 2012, U.S. hospital emergency rooms
treated an estimated 8,600 people for
fireworks-related injuries; 73 percent of
these injuries occurred between June 18
and July 18.
Fireworks also cause serious injuries,
including devastating burns and other
injuries to children. In fact, fireworks send
3,000 children under the age of 15 to
emergency rooms each year in the U.S.
The National Fire Protection Association
reports that sparklers, which burn at about
1,200°F and are typically viewed by parents
as relatively harmless fireworks for children,
cause serious burn injuries, accounting for
one-third of the injuries to children under
five.
The best way to protect your family is to not
use any fireworks at home – period. Attend
public fireworks displays and leave the
lighting to the professionals.
Per Section 15-58 of the Deerfield
Municipal Code, no person shall offer for
sale, expose for sale, sell, possess, or use, or
explode any blank cartridge (except used
in starter pistols for sporting or athletic
events), toy pistol, toy cannon, toy cane
or toy gun in which explosives are used;
the type of balloon which requires fire
underneath to propel the same, firecrackers,
torpedoes, sky-rockets, roman candles,
bombs, sparklers or other fireworks of like
construction, or any fireworks containing
any explosive or inflammable compound or
any tablets or other device commonly used
and sold as fireworks.
Keep the 4th of July safe by following these
simple safety tips.
The best way to enjoy fireworks is to
visit public fireworks displays hosted by
professionals who know how to safely
handle fireworks.
Closely supervise children around
fireworks at all times and do not give them
sparklers or allow them to pick up fireworks
or other novelty items. e
Reminder About
Overnight Parking
Restrictions
No person shall park any vehicle on any
street for a period of time longer than 30
minutes between the hours of 2 a.m. and
6 a.m. of any day, except physicians on
emergency calls and those persons who
shall have received prior permission from
the Police Department of the Village of
Deerfield.
Any person desiring permission to park
within the prescribed hours shall contact
the Police Department at 847.945.8636
and shall receive permission, except that no
such permission will be granted for parking
within 12 hours of a snowfall of three
inches or more.
Permission shall be limited to the overnight
parking of 12 vehicles, in the aggregate, to
the members of a single household during
any 12 month period. e
Sign Up for Village
E-News Notifications
Stayed informed! Sign up for the Village’s
electronic newsletter to receive e-mail no-
tifications such as road closures and special
events.
Visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.
il.us and click on the Connect CTY logo to
register.
It is important to keep your contact infor-
mation up-to-date because this is the same
database used to reach residents in the case
of an emergency.
Please note your information is safe, secure,
never shared and only used for Village pur-
poses. e
Block Parties
If your block is planning a party, please
remember that such gatherings require a
permit. There is no fee, but the application
must be filled out so a temporary street
closure may be scheduled. The application
is available online at www.deerfield.il.us e
Southlake Mosquito
Abatement District
Visit the Southlake Mosquito Abatement
District website at www.SLMAD.org where
you will find information about mosqui-
toes, the dangers they pose and how to help
prevent them. e
ComEd Website Links
Outage Alerts: Need to report an outage? Text the word OUT to 26633 (ComEd) and get updates until your power is restored.
Visit www.ComEd.com/Text for more information and to sign up.
Outage Maps: With ComEd’s outage map, customers can view all outages in the ComEd service area at once and zoom in to
get details on specific areas, such as the estimated restoration time and status of crews working to resolve problems. Check out the
interactive map at www.ComEd.com/Map e
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boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
deerfield park district
Summer Sampler – Free musical enter-
tainment, July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4,
11 at Mitchell Park, 5-6:30 p.m.
Eat to the Beat Concert – Free children’s
entertainment, July 10, 17, 24, 31 & Au-
gust 6 at Jewett Park, 11:30 a.m. -1p.m.
COHO Summer Classic Swim Meet at
Deerspring Pool, July 12-14
Family Camp-out at Maplewood Park,
July 13-14
Dive In Theater at Mitchell Pool – Free
family event, August 3
Extra Added Attraction at Jewett Park
Community Center, August 5-9 & 12-16
Mitchell Pool closes August 11 (Deer-
spring Pool closes on September 2)
Disc Golf Tournament - Free for indi-
viduals and families at Keller-Shepard
Parks - August 25
COHO Swim Club Fall Tryouts at Sachs
Rec. Center, August 21-22
COHO Swim Club Fall Stroke Clinic,
August 26 - September 8
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
deerfield public Library
Please register for Library programs in
advance online at deerfieldlibrary.org, by
phone at 847.945.3311 or in person.
Adult Programs
Travel Lite: Best Travel Apps for your
Smartphone
Tuesday, July 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Travel Movie Discussion: The Best Exotic
Marigold Hotel
Thursday, July 18, 6 p.m.
Rated PG/124 minutes
Shoot Like a Pro – Digital Photography
Workshop
Saturday, July 20, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
PariScenes
Thursday, July 25, 7-8:30 p.m.
Explore World Music
Wednesday, July 31, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
The Lore and Lure of Spices
Tuesday, August 6, 7-8 p.m.
Thinks and Drinks World Trivia Night
Wednesday, August 14, 7:30 p.m.
Trax Tavern and Grill, 833 Deerfield
Road
The History of Star Trek: From Concept
to Screen
Wednesday, August 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Author Visit: Meet Maggie Shipstead
Wednesday, August 28, 7 p.m.
Travel Movie Discussion: The Motorcycle
Diaries
Thursday, August 29, 6 p.m.
Rated R for language/ 126 minutes
In Spanish with English subtitles
Hackers and Phishers and Viruses, Oh
My!
Wednesday, August 28, 7-8 p.m.
Kids and Family Programs
Drop-In Activities for children and their
parent or caregiver
Picnic Stories
Thursdays, June 27- August 15, Noon
Family Times
Saturdays, June 29-August 17, 10 a.m.
Drop-in Craft
July 15 and August 12, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Campfire Stories
July 10 and August 7, 7 p.m.
Kamishibai Stories @ the Farmers
Market
Saturday, August 17, 8-11 a.m.
Kids and Family Programs – Please
register in advance
Aloha to You!
Saturday, July 13, 1 p.m.
Children going into grades K-5 and their
parent or caregiver
Let’s Go for a Drive with Elephant and
Piggie! (Ages 4-7)
Saturday, July 27th, 10:30 a.m.
Fantasy Maps
Tuesday, July 30, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Children going into grades 3-5
Family Movie and Dinner
Thursday, August 1, 6 p.m.
Children and their parent or caregiver
Three…two…one… Rockets!!
August 3, 1 p.m. (Grades 3-6)
Astronomy Under the City Lights
Wednesday, August 14, 7 p.m.
All ages welcome
Jim Gill Family Concert
Saturday, August 17, 2 p.m.
Shanta
Sunday, August 18, 2 p.m.
west deerfield
township
Township Board meetings will be held
July 16 and August 20 at the Township
Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. For more
information, visit www.westdeerfieldtown-
ship.org.
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes for Village
Board meetings or to watch meetings on demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
village board action
Approved an ordinance authorizing agreements with Deerfield School District No. 109 for the regulation of motor vehicle traffic and
parking on school property
Approved authorization to purchase mobile data computers for police vehicles
Approved authorization to extend contract for Fiscal Year 2013A parkway tree and stump removal to Advanced Tree Care, Inc. not to
exceed $65,000
Approved authorization to extend contract for 2013A parkway tree trimming and disposal of wood, brush and debris to Sawvell Tree
Service Inc. not to exceed $50,000
Approved an ordinance to rermit renovations to the northeast corner of Deerbrook Shopping Center and a special use for a Starbucks
with a drive-through
awards and proclamations
Honored the Public Service of Mary Oppenheim
Proclaimed June 7 and 8, 2013, as Relay for Life Days
Proclaimed the week of May 27, 2013, as Hunger Awareness Week
Proclaimed the week of May 12, 2013, as National Prevention Week
Proclaimed the month of May, 2013, as Building Safety Month
Proclaimed the week of May 20, 2013, as National Public Works Week
Presented the Donald E. Gehrig Memorial Award to Sherry Wood
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2013
This information is being published in accordance with the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act,
as directed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Introduction To Water Quality Report - 2013
We are once again pleased and proud to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report. This Consumer Confidence
Report (CCR) is designed to inform you about the water we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a
safe and dependable supply of drinking water. The Village is committed to ensuring the quality and delivery of your water.
We hope you find this information useful. If you have any questions about this report or water quality, please contact Russ
Olmstead, Deerfield Water Department Supervisor, at 847.317.7245, or e-mail publicworks@deerfield.il.us.
We are also pleased to report that the drinking water provided by the Village meets or exceeds all State of Illinois and
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and that we are not operating under any variance or
exemption from the established drinking water regulations or standards. Opportunities for participation in the decision
making processes that affect drinking water quality are also available at the Deerfield Village Board meetings on the first
and third Mondays of every month. e
About the Data
On the following pages you will find
information regarding:
Turbidity (NTU) – Turbidity is a mea-
sure of the cloudiness of the water. It is
monitored because it is a good indica-
tor of water quality and the effective-
ness of the filtration and disinfectants.
Sodium – There is no State or Federal
maximum contaminant level (MCL)
for sodium. Monitoring is performed
to provide information to consumers
and health officials that are concerned
about sodium intake due to dietary pre-
cautions. Those on a sodium-restricted
diet should consult a physician about
the level of sodium in the water.
Lead & Copper – The Village contin-
ues to be in compliance with regula-
tions for lead and copper control. (See
Lead and Copper Explanation)
Unregulated Contaminants –
An MCL for this has not been
established by either State or Federal
regulations, nor has mandatory health
effects language. The purpose for
monitoring this is to assist the U.S.
EPA in determining the occurrence of
unregulated contaminants in drinking
water and whether future regulation is
warranted.
In addition to the above mentioned
tests, Deerfield continuously monitors
and tests your water through our water
control system as well as with weekly
physical samples. These samples are
submitted to the Highland Park Water
Plant, an IEPA certified laboratory, for
analysis. This ensures a rapid response
should there ever be a problem.
General Information
The sources of drinking water (both tap
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 miner-
als and radioactive material and can
pick up substances resulting from the
presence of animals or from human ac-
tivity. Possible contaminants consist of:
Microbial contaminants, such as
viruses and bacteria, which may come
from sewage treatment plants, septic
systems, agricultural livestock opera-
tions and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts
and metals, which can be naturally
occurring or result from urban storm
water runoff, industrial or domestic
wastewater discharges, oil and gas pro-
duction, mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may
come from sources such as agriculture,
urban storm water runoff and residen-
tial uses.
Organic chemical contaminants,
including synthetic and volatile
organic chemicals, which are
by-products of industrial processes and
petroleum production, and can also
come from gas stations, urban storm
water runoff and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which
may be naturally occurring or the result
of oil and gas production and mining
activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe
to drink, EPA prescribes regulations
that limit the amount of certain
contaminants in water provided by
public water systems. FDA regulations
establish limits for contaminants in
bottled water, which must provide
the same protection to ensure public
health.
Contaminants Monitoring Results
The Village of Deerfield and City of
Highland Park routinely monitor for
contaminants in your drinking water
according to Federal and State laws. e
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2012 Water Quality Data - January 1 - December 31, 2012
Containment
(units)
EPA
MCLG
EPA
MCL
High-
Level
Found
Range of
Detection
Violation Date of
Sample
Typical Source
of Contamination
Microbial Contaminants
Turbidity (%<0.3 NTU)*
Turbidity (1.0 NTU)*
n/a
n/a
0.3 NTU
1 NTU
100%
0.19
NTU
n/a
n/a
NO
NO
2012
2012
Soil runoff
Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Barium (ppm)*
Fluoride (ppm)*
Nitrate (As N)*
Sodium (ppm)*
Zinc (ppm)*
2
4
10
n/a
5
2
4
10
n/a
5
0.02
0.80
0.50
6.5
0.008
0.02-0.02
0.80-0.80
0.50-0.50
6.5-6.5
0.008-0.008
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
Discharge from drilling wastes,
metal refineries, erosion of
natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits;
water additive that promotes
strong teeth; discharge from fer-
tilizer and aluminum factories.
Runoff from fertilizer use;
leaching from septic tanks; sew-
age; erosion of natural deposits.
Erosion of naturally occurring
deposits; used as water softener.
Naturally occurring; discharge
from metal factories
Disinfection / Disinfection By-products
Chlorine (ppm)
Total Haloacetic Acids
[HAAS] (ppb)
TTHM [Total
Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
4
n/a
n/a
4
60
80
.80
15.0
25.0
0.58- .74
12.7-18.3
16.9-32.2
NO
NO
NO
2012
2012
2012
Water additive used to control
microbes
By-product of drinking water
chlorination
By-product of drinking water
chlorination
*Reported by the City of Highland Park
Lead and Copper
Lead
MCLG
Lead
Action
Level (AL)
Lead 90th
%-tile
# Sites
Over Lead
AL
Copper
MCLG
Copper
Action
Level (AL)
Copper 90th
%-tile
# Sites Over
Copper AL
Likely Source of
Contamination
0 15 ppb 0 ppb 0 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm 0.179ppm 0 Corrosion; erosion
Additional Contaminants (Unregulated)
In an effort to ensure the safest water possible, the State has required us to monitor some contaminants not required by Federal
regulations. Of those contaminants, only the one listed below was found in your water.
Inorganic
Contaminants State MCL Your Water Violation Explanation
Sulfate*500 ppm 35 ppm NO Erosion on natural deposits; leaching
Special Information Available
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised
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, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.
These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate
means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe
Drinking Water Hotline at 800.426.4791. e
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2013
Lead and Copper Testing
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
reduced testing cycle by the IEPA and is only required to test every three years.
Currently, a round of testing consists of 30 samples. Our most recent round of
lead and copper testing took place in 2012 with all samples reporting below the
action levels for lead and copper. Our next round of testing will occur in 2015.
The Village is in full compliance with all State and Federal regulations governing
the control of lead and copper within public drinking water supplies. If present,
elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant
women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials
and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Village
is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the
variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been
sitting for several hours, you can minimize potential for lead exposure by flush-
ing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cook-
ing. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your
water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps
you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water
Hotline at 800.426.4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead e
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 wa-
ter from a 54-inch intake pipe located
a mile off shore in Lake Michigan at a
depth of approximately 30 feet. In ad-
dition, there are two smaller pipes used
as secondary intakes, which are 16 and
20 inches in diameter.
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 Michi-
gan averages 279 feet in depth and
reaches 925 feet at its deepest point.
The lake’s drainage basin, which is ap-
proximately twice as large as its 22,300
square miles of surface water, includes
portions of Illinois, Indiana, Michi-
gan and Wisconsin. The Great Lakes
are among 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.
All sources of drinking water, includ-
ing Lake Michigan, are subject to
potential contamination by items that
are naturally occurring or man made.
Those elements may be microbes,
organic or inorganic chemicals, or ra-
dioactive materials. All drinking water,
including bottled water, may reason-
ably 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. Susceptibility is
defined as the likelihood for the source
water of a public water system to be
contaminated at concentrations that
would pose a concern.
Definitions
In the previous tables you will find many terms and abbreviations with which you
may not be familiar. 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 drink-
ing 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. e
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2013
This schematic drawing details the water purification process that Highland Park utilizes to provide
clean water to all of its customers, including Deerfield.
after 30 minutes, your toilet is leaking.
Leaking toilets can waste thousands
of gallons of water. 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 facili-
ties typically constitute 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 refrig-
erator 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. Be conscientious of the amount
of water you use when running your
garbage disposal. Have your food
scraps cut into small pieces so they
can be disposed of quickly, minimiz-
ing the amount of time you need to
run the faucet.
8. For landscaping and gardens
choose plants that are native to the
area in which you live or plants that
are drought resistant. Native plants
are accustomed to the natural amount
of precipitation that occurs in the area
where they are found and normally
do not require any additional water-
ing. 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.
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 e
Our Water Source
Continued
The Illinois EPA considers all
surface sources of the communi-
ty water supply to be susceptible
to potential pollution problems.
The very nature of surface water
allows contaminants to migrate
into the intake with no protec-
tion, only dilution, hence the
reason for mandatory treatment
for all surface water supplies in
Illinois.
As previously mentioned, Highland
Park has three intake lines. The 54
inch intake pipe is normally used
alone with the two smaller intakes
used to augment high demand or
during maintenance of the 54 inch
pipe. As these are closer to the shore,
they have a greater susceptibility to
be influenced by potential sources of
contamination. However, regardless
of which lines are used, the finished
water leaving the Highland Park Wa-
ter Plant always meets or exceeds all
IEPA and EPA regulations.
More information about contami-
nants and potential health effects can
be obtained by calling the Environ-
mental Protection Agency’s Safe
Drinking Water Hotline at 800.426.
4791. To access the Highland Park
Water Assessment Summary, visit:
http://www.epa.state.il.us/
cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.
pl?rm=show_facility_detail&facility_
number=0970500&cws=y e
Top 10 Ways to
Conserve Water
Conserving water is easy if you follow
these helpful tips:
1. Test for a leaking toilet by adding
food coloring to the tank.
If any color appears in the bowl
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2013
Additional Contaminants
In accordance with the recommended protocol issued by the USEPA in January 2011, the City of Highland Park has
instituted a quarterly monitoring plan for Hexavalent Chromium. The USEPA does not have a MCL for the Hexavalent
Chromium, nor does it require testing for it.
Contaminates MCL Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Hexavalent
Chromium
n/a n/a Industrial process from steel and pulp mills
Raw (Lake) Water Finished (Treated)
Water
Distribution system
“maximum residence
time” Representative
Sample #1
Distribution system
“maximum residence
time” Representative
Sample #2
Maximum
Contaminant
Level Goal
Total Coliform
Maximum
Contaminant
Level
Highest
No. of
Positive
Fecal Coliform or
E. Coli Maximum
Contaminant Level
Total No. of Positive
E. Coli or Fecal
Coliform Samples
Violation Likely source of
contamination
0 1 positive
monthly
sample
1 A routine sample
and a repeat sample
are total coliform
positive and one is
also fecal coliform or
E. Coli positive.
1 NO Naturally
present in the
environment
Water System Facts
The Water Division of the Public Works
Department is responsible for main-
taining 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 continu-
ously monitoring and testing the water
and implementing EPA regulations.
Personnel also maintain, repair and
replace water mains, water services and
fire hydrants as needed, 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
80 miles of water distribution pipes in
Deerfield and approximately one bil-
lion gallons of water flow through the
system in one year. e
Deerfield Utility
Billing Schedule
Residential Village utility bills are sent
out on a quarterly basis for water, sewer,
and refuse. In order to assist residents
in understanding billing dates and due
dates, the Finance Department has
provided the following schedule:
Account #s 01-0000 -15-9999
Bills Mailed: 8/9/13, 11/8/13
Due Dates: 9/3/13, 12/2/13
Account #s 21-0000 -39-9999
Bills Mailed: 9/10/13, 12/10/13
Due Dates: 10/1/13, 1/2/14
Account #s 41-0000 -54-9999
Bills Mailed: 7/10/13, 10/10/13,
1/10/14
Due Dates: 8/1/13. 11/1/13, 2/1/14
Commercial accounts (accounts begin-
ning with 61) are billed on a monthly
basis.
Please note: There is a 10% late fee for
bills that are not paid by their due date.
The Village encourages residents to
utilize the drop box located on Jewett
Park Drive by Village Hall to make
payments. This will ensure that your
payment is processed in a timely man-
ner and will save you postage.
Of course, bills can be paid in person
at Village Hall from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, or via mail.
Questions should be directed to the Fi-
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villageNEWS
DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYSJuly 3 & July 4, 2013
CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF FIREWORKS, FOOD AND FUN
WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Wednesday, July 3rd – Brickyards Park
Noon Poster contest entries due at Koenig & Strey and the Italian Kitchen.
5:00 p.m. GATES OPEN: Concession sales begin (food and soft drinks available)
5:30 p.m. Photo Booth opens
6:00 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment by Bizar Entertainment!
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Silent Auction: Items include Cubs tickets, club memberships, gift certificates, limo
service, hotel stays and more!
7:00 p.m. Raising of the Flag by the American Legion and singing of the National Anthem
Dusk FIREWORKS: A new and thrilling display!
NO PETS ALLOWED IN THE PARK
NO ADMISSION FEES - DONATIONS WELCOME
Thursday, July 4th – Jewett Park
8:00 to 10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast: Jewett Park Shelter hosted by Rhapsody Cafe
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Arts and Crafts Sales: Jewett Park Grounds
8:00 a.m. Deerfield Rotary Club 10k Race/5K Walk: Registration from 7:15 -7: 45 a.m. Starts at
Walden School. CARA certified.
8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Bike Parade: Parking Lot at Rosemary and Deerfield (bikes must be pre-decorated)
(Bike Parade starts at 9:00 a.m.)
8:45 to 10:00 a.m. Dog Show: Jewett Park
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rides, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Corporate Booths, and Concessions: Jewett Park
Grounds
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Flower Show: Submit flowers for judging between 7:30 -9:30 a.m., Oak Room, Jewett
Park Community Center
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Super Stolie: Children’s entertainment at Jewett Park
11:00 a.m. Deerfield Community Concert Band at Village Hall
NOON SPECTACULAR PARADE – Deerfield Lions Club
Parade Route: Deerspring Pool to Waukegan Road, Waukegan Road to Hazel Avenue,
Ending at Jewett Park
1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Free Swimming for everyone at Deerspring Pool and Mitchell Pool
Unlimited Ride Wrist Bands – $8.00 before the event/$10.00 at the event
Wrist Bands available for pre-sale at Village Hall and Jewett Park Community Center from June 1 through July 1.
Thank you to all Family Days sponsors!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
Barb Reich at 847.848.3048 or John P. Coughenour at 847.366.7554
Family Days Commission Co-Chairs
For More Information visit
www.deerfield.il.us/Familydays
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communityINFO
Tour the Deerfield
Historic Village
The Deerfield Area Historical Society
hosts free tours of the 1837 Caspar Ott
log house and
four other
structures at
the Deerfield
Historic Vil-
lage where
19th century
buildings tell
the story of daily life from the frontier
to the 1950s. The Village, located at 517
Deerfield Road, is open Sundays from
2-4 p.m. The Deerfield Area Historical
Society, a donor-supported, nonprofit
organization, created and maintains the
Historic Village.
38th Annual Fall Festival
The Deerfield Historical Society’s Fall
Festival takes place Sunday, September
22, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Deerfield
Historic Village. The free event features
entertainment, tours, food and fun for
the entire family.
Crafters & Artisans
Invited
Traditional craft demonstrators
including spinning, weaving, needle-
work, wood carving, etc., are invited
to participate in the Fall Festival. For
more information on participating, call
847.948.0680 or e-mail deerfieldhis-
tory@gmail.com.
Attention Antique and
Classic Car Collectors!
Display your antique or classic car at
the Fall Festival. Cars from the 1970s
and earlier are welcome. Note: This is
a showcase for vehicles, not a competi-
tion. For car show information, call
847.948.0680 or e-mail scramer724@
yahoo.com.
For information call 847-948-0680, e-
mail deerfieldhistory@gmail.com or visit
deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org e
Upcoming Events
@ PTC
For more information on any of the
programs listed below, or to register to be
a member, please contact the Patty Turner
Center at 847.940.4010 or visit
www.pattyturnercenter.org.
JULY
July 4, PTC Closed
July 8, “60 Minutes” with Barry Bradford
July 9, Library Poets
July 10, Brain Education for Successful
Aging
July 10, ACES (Adult Caregiver Support
Group)
July 12, Ping Pong for Members
July 14, Chess for Members
July 15, Great Decisions
July 16, Men’s Club for Members
July 17, “Be-Well” Health Seminar with
Dominick’s Pharmacy
July 18, Movies for Members
July 18, Knitting Group
July 23, Opera with Bob Levi
July 26, Shake, Rattle and Mix Special
Event
AUGUST
August 2, Mah Jongg for Members
August 5, Social Bridge
August 6, Open Poker
August 13, Cholesterol Screening
August 14, Duplicate Bridge
August 16, Pizza Party Luncheon with Il
Forno Pizza
August 20, Movie Stars Singing Opera
with Bob Levi
August 21, “A Night at the Met”, with
Operatic Tenor, Christian Ketter
August 22, Movies for Members
August 28, “Be-Well” Health Seminar with
Dominick’s Pharmacy e
Reminders:
Save the Date - Community
Services Day
The 9th annual Community Services Day will
take place at Brickyards Park on Saturday,
September 21, from noon - 4:00 p.m. This
event highlights the many services various
governmental agencies and service groups
offer to residents of Deerfield. Look for more
information in the next issue of D-Tales. e
Regular Waste Management
Service Week of July 4
Because July 4th falls on a Thursday this
year, the holiday will not impact Waste
Management service dates. As always, if you
have any questions about your service, please
call Waste Management at 800.796.9696 or
e-mail villageofdeerfield@wm.com e
Sen. Morrison Hosts
Community Day
Senator Julie Morrison will host a Community
Day on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
at her office parking area at 700 Osterman
Avenue, in Deerfield. The Walgreens/National
Urban League “Way to Well” Bus will be on
hand to provide free health tests.
Other participants include Orphans of the
Storm with pets available for adoption, the
Lake County Health Department offering pet
microchipping for $15/animal, Jacobs Homes
serving free ice cream, Advocate Condell
Medical Center with gait analysis and West
Deerfield Township.
For more information, call 847.945.5200 or
e-mail ilsenate29@gmail.com e
Chamber Hosts Rep. Schneider
The DBR Chamber of Commerce, along
with other area Chambers, will host U.S. Rep.
Brad Schneider for a legislative luncheon on
Monday, July 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
the Deerfield Marriot Suites. Cost is $30 at
the door.
For more information, contact the DBR
Chamber at 847.945.4660 e
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Lawn Sprinkling
As a reminder, between May 15 and
September 15 lawn sprinkling regulations
are as follows: Even numbered addresses
may water on even numbered dates from
midnight - noon and/or from 6:00 p.m.
- midnight. Odd numbered addresses
may water on odd numbered dates from
midnight - noon and/or from 6:00 p.m.
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Landscape Waste Stickers
The cost of landscape waste stickers is
$2.60 each. Stickers may be purchased
at Village Hall, Jewel, Dominick’s, Wall-
greens, Craftwood Lumber and Home
Depot. Residents north of Deerfield Road
will have yard waste collected on Tues-
days; those south of Deerfield Road will be
collected on Wednesdays. Yard waste must
be placed in a 30-gallon paper bag and
placed at the curb with a sticker affixed for
collection.
A sticker is also required for each bundle
not exceeding 4 feet in length, 30 inches in
circumference and 50 pounds in weight.
Collection runs through December.
Questions regarding refuse collection may
be addressed to the Finance Department at
847.945.5000 e
Household Chemical
Waste Collection
A household chemical waste collection
will be held on Saturday, July 6, from 8:00
a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Deerfield High School,
1959 Waukegan Road.
For information on acceptable materials,
please visit www.swalco.org e
Household Electronics
Collections
In cooperation with SWALCO, the Village
will sponsor two more household elec-
tronics collections this year. Events are
held at the Deerfield Public Works Facility,
465 Elm Street, from 9 a.m. - noon on the
following Saturdays:
• August 17
• September 21
No commercial, institutional or govern-
mental materials will be accepted. The
2012 Illinois Electronic Products Re-
cycling and Reuse Act banned certain
electronic devices from landfills.
For lists of acceptable and unacceptable ma-
terials for recycling, please contact SWALCO
at 847.336.9340 or visit www.swalco.org e
Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545
E-mail: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Robert L. Benton - 847.945.1570
E-mail: bobbenton@prodigy.net
Alan L. Farkas - 847.374.9592
E-mail: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
E-mail: tapjester@yahoo.com
Robert D. Nadler - 847.948.5131
E-mail: robert.d.nadler@gmail.com
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
E-mail: wss5@comcast.net
Barbara J. Struthers - 847.940.0917
E-mail: bjstruthers@bjsltd.net
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400
E-mail: kstreet@deerfield.il.us
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000 (Switchboard and Finance)
847.719.7484 (Community Development)
847.945.8636 (Police non-emergency)
Public Works and Engineering
465 Elm Street
847.317.7245
847.317.2490 (Engineering)
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Reminders