Vol. 39, No. 4 - Jul/Aug 2017D-Tales
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Vol. 39, No. 4July/August 2017
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 5 & 17, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Commission
July 5, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
July 11, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
July 13 & 27, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
July 20, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
July 24, 7:30 p.m.
August
Board of Trustees
August 7 & 21, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Commission
August 2, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
August 8, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
August 10 & 24, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
August 28, 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• Village Center Commission Brochure
Page 3:
• Curfew Law
Page 5:
•Water Report
Page 10:
• Family Days Schedule of Events
Deerfield Family Days
Back for Another Blast
Deerfield Family Days will kick off another
two days of fun July 3rd and 4th. Join
family and friends for a holiday filled with
fun and entertainment!
The spectacular fireworks show will be held
Monday, July 3rd, at Brickyards Park with
live entertainment. The gates will open at 5
p.m. and food and drink concessions will be
available for purchase.
On Tuesday, 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 parade
starts at noon on Tuesday and will travel
from Deerspring Pool, west to Waukegan
Road, north to Hazel and end at Jewett Park.
Funding for Family 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 and the list
of events on Page 10 for a complete schedule of
events, menus, sponsors and more!
Kates Road Bridge
Reconstruction Project
The Village is set to start work reconstructing
the closed Kates Road Bridge on July 5, but
a lack of a State budget or appropriation
authority could delay construction.
Legislators and Gov. Rauner must take
action by June 30 or the $2 million Kates
Road Bridge replacement and $1.36 billion
for projects statewide receiving Federal
pass-through funds in Illinois will be delayed.
At press time, the State had not granted
appropriation authority. The project was
approved earlier this year for federal funding
that will cover 80 percent of construction
New Over-Height Vehicle
Detection System Active
A new over-height vehicle detection system
on each side of the Metra underpass at
Deerfield Road will help divert tall trucks
and other vehicles away from the underpass
to prevent collisions.
Installed as part of the Deerfield Road
Reconstruction Project, the over-height
detection system uses sensors to determine
the height of vehicles. Vehicles that are too
tall to make it under the underpass’ 11-foot,
9-inch clearance will trigger the traffic signal
to turn red and activate flashing LED signs
reading “TOO HIGH.”
The goal of the system is to warn drivers of
large vehicles that they will not clear the
underpass before they hit it and disrupt
traffic. When a truck becomes lodged under
the underpass, it is difficult to remove and
can result in long traffic delays. The number
of accidents at the underpass varies by year,
with 11 in 2014 and four in 2016. So far in
2017, three vehicles have hit the underpass.
Over-height vehicles should use
Osterman Avenue or Hazel Avenue to
cross the Metra tracks.
Village staff is monitoring the system to fine-
tune the sensors and educate drivers on how
the system works to prevent accidents.
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Community News
Over-Height Detection
Continued from Page 1
Crews are currently finishing the two-
year, $22.5 million Deerfield Road
Reconstruction Project.
The scope of work for the project
included reconstruction of Deerfield
Road between the Metra underpass and
Windsor Drive in Highland Park, water
main replacement, sanitary sewer repair
and lining, storm sewer replacement, and
removal/replacement of sidewalk along
the south side of Deerfield Road, removal/
replacement of the nine traffic signals,
installation of an over-height vehicle
detection system near the Deerfield Metra
underpass, rehabilitation of four bridges,
reconstruction of one bridge, and pavement
rehabilitation/resurfacing between
Windsor Drive and U.S. Route 41 in the
City of Highland Park.
A special thank you goes out to Village
residents for their continued patience,
and we remind you to drive safely through
construction zones and please return to
downtown businesses and restaurants.
For more information, please contact the
Village of Deerfield Department of Public
Works and Engineering at 847.317.2490
or visit the project specific website at www.
Deerfieldroad.com e
Kates Road Bridge
Continued from Page 1
costs, while the Village will be responsible
for the remaining 20 percent. No State
funds are included in the project, with
Illinois only serving as a pass-through entity
for the Federal funds.
The Kates Road Bridge was closed to all
vehicular traffic March 31 following an
inspection that found the bridge to be
structurally deficient. The Village was
already planning to replace the bridge this
July before the closure.
Approximately 9,500 vehicles use the
bridge daily. Last year, State inaction
caused delays on the Deerfield Road
Reconstruction Project that was
already underway.
“The Kates Road Bridge serves as a
critical route connecting Lake Cook and
Waukegan Roads, linking neighborhoods
with business districts and corporate office
parks,” stated Deerfield Mayor Harriet
Rosenthal. “Minimizing the time the bridge
is closed is in everyone’s best interest.”
Mayor Rosenthal continues to work with
other municipal and local government
leaders, the Northwest Municipal
Conference and the Illinois Municipal
League to press legislators throughout
the state to continue pass-through
appropriation authority after June 30 to
avoid project delays and cost increases.
On March 20, the Village Board concurred
with IDOT to award the contract to fully
reconstruct the Kates Road Bridge to Lorig
Construction Company in an amount of
$2.01 million.
The scope of work for the project is bridge
deck replacement, grind and resurface
Pfingsten/Kates Road between Lake
Cook Road and Waukegan Road, repair
any pavement failures, minor drainage
improvements, and modernization of the
traffic signal at Kates Road and Corporate
500 Drive.
If started on time, the project is expected to
be completed in November.
For more information, please contact the
Village of Deerfield Department of Public
Works and Engineering at 847.317.2490. e
New Brochure Says
‘Why’ Deerfield Works
The Village Center Commission’s mission is
to generate ideas for promoting downtown
Deerfield, advocate for Village Center busi-
nesses, and work with the DBR Chamber
of Commerce to promote and facilitate
public, private and commercial interests in
downtown Deerfield.
To further this goal, the VCC and Village
staff developed a promotional brochure on
“why” a company or business would want
to locate in Deerfield.
The brochure helps market Deerfield to
prospective businesses thinking about
locating in
Deerfield and
also serves as a
marketing tool
for the DBR
Chamber, and
local developers
and property
owners.
The
Commission
worked with
local businesses
to help highlight how Deerfield’s unique
location, demographics and easy-to-
navigate approval process make it a great
place to start or grow a business. Using
maps, graphics and charts, the brochure
also guides businesses through the zoning
and permit process.
Titled “Deerfield: Where Business
and Community Thrive,” the brochure
showcases the Village’s availability of
quality spaces, educated workforce, easy
access to transportation and highways,
corporate neighbors, first-class quality of
life and ample parking. It also outlines the
local resources and infrastructure strategies
in place to help guide business, both small
and large, toward success.
The user-friendly brochure is available at
the Village’s website, www.deerfield.il.us,
under the Economic Development tab and
at Village Hall.
Special thanks to Jason Smith, General
Manager, Marriott Suites Deerfield;
John Sciarretta, Italian Kitchen; Bonnie
Brickman, Guys & Co.; and Amy Charlson,
Amy Charlson Design.
For more information on the brochure, please
contact Dan Nakahara, Village Planner, at
847-719-7480 or newbusiness@deerfield.il.us.
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Police Department
Leave Fireworks to the
Professionals
With the warm weather and family events,
the Fourth of July should be a fun time with
great memories. But please remember, the
use of fireworks in Deerfield is significantly
restricted by Village ordinance.
The best way to protect your family is to not
use any fireworks at home; instead, attend
public fireworks displays and leave the
lighting to the professionals.
Each July 4th, thousands of people
nationwide, most often children and teens,
are injured while using consumer fireworks.
Stay safe this year and join us at our
Deerfield Family Days fireworks on July 3 at
Brickyards Park. e
Deerfield Curfew Law
Our curfew ordinance was created for the
safety of minors as well as to maintain the
quality of life throughout Deerfield.
It is applicable to those ages 17 and under
during the following times:
• Sunday-Thursday: 11 p.m.- 6 a.m.
• Friday-Saturday: 12:00 a.m. - 6 a.m.
Illinois State law provides that drivers
under 18 may not operate a motor vehicle
between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.,
Sunday through Thursday, and between
11 p.m. and 6 a.m., Friday and Saturday.
Curfew applies year-round, including
holidays.
During allowed driving times, the number
of passengers is limited to one person under
age 20, unless the additional passenger is a
sibling, step-sibling, child, or step-child of
the driver.
Exemptions in the law allow new drivers to
drive to and from employment or school-
sanctioned activities outside the restricted
times. Underage drivers convicted of
violating the driving curfew may have their
driver’s license suspended. e
Police: See Something,
Say Something
If you see something suspicious taking
place, call the Police Department
immediately. This allows the Police
Department to respond in a prompt
manner and have a better chance of
resolving the matter.
No Police Department can function
effectively without the concerned assistance
of responsible citizens. We are depending
on you to call us and tell us whenever you
observe suspicious persons, activities or
motor vehicles.
Call 9-1-1 when you see a crime in
progress or it just occurred. Call the Police
non-emergency number, 847.945.8636,
when you want to file a police report that
is delayed. e
Overnight Parking
By Village ordinance, no vehicles are
allowed to park on the street between the
hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
If you are having work done to your
driveway or are having guests with more
cars than your driveway can accommodate,
please call the Police Department non-
emergency number at 847.945.8636
before 2 a.m. You will need to provide the
location, the date(s) the car will be parked
and precise license plate of the car that will
be parked on the street overnight. e
Register for State, Local
Safety Databases
The Police Department is pleased to
provide information regarding the Illinois
Premises Alert Program and the Illinois
Secretary of State emergency contact
database.
The Illinois Premises Alert Program is a
safety program that supports individuals
living with disabilities while aiding public
safety personnel to better respond to
their needs.
Under the program, residents can
voluntarily notify the Village about any
special circumstances in their home
to have them added in a database of
individuals with special needs that
will be secured in the computer-
aided-dispatch (CAD) database and
maintained by us at the request of
families, caregivers, or individuals with
disabilities or special needs.
The program will assist Police in
identifying individuals who have special
needs, which will in turn enable us to have
additional information at our disposal to
better serve you.
Forms to register are available at Village
Hall, the Police Department, and the
Deerfield Township Office. To have a form
mailed, contact Communications Director
Mary Anne Glowacz at 847.794.7501.
The Illinois Secretary of State emergency
contact database program compiles
emergency contact information and
associates it with your Illinois driver’s
license and/or state identification card.
In the event of a motor vehicle crash or
other emergency situation where a person
is unable to communicate directly, law
enforcement may access this database to
help them reach the person’s designated
emergency contacts.
To participate, follow the directions at the
following Illinois Secretary of State link:
www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/
drivers/ecd/home.html
For more information, contact Police
Communications Director Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.794.7501. e
Follow the Police
Department on Twitter,
Facebook and Instagram
Follow us at:
• facebook.com/DeerfieldPD
• twitter.com/DeerfieldILPD
• instagram.com/DeerfieldPolice
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communityCALENDAR
deerfield park district
Summer Camps run weekly all summer
long! Check out our wide variety of
camps to fill your child’s whole summer,
specific weeks and even after summer
school. Visit deerfieldparks.org or stop by
the park district today.
July 1 - Dive-In Movie at Deerspring Pool
July 7 - 9 - COHO Swim Team Summer
Classic Meet at Deerspring Pool
July 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Summer Sampler
Concerts at Mitchell Park
July 15 - Art in the Park at Maplewood
Park
July 15 - 16 - Family Campout at
Maplewood Park
August 2, 9 - Eat to the Beat Concert at
Jewett Park
August 5 - Dive-In Theater at Mitchell
Pool
August 6 & 13 - Summer Sampler
Concerts at Mitchell Park
August 7 - 11 - Extra Added Attraction
summer camp programs at JPCC
August 14 - 18 - Extra Added Attraction
summer camp programs at JPCC
August 18 - Movie Powered by Bikes at
Woodland Park
August 23, 24 & 26 - Deerfield Family
Theater Auditions for Into the Woods
August 27 - Walk, Ride & Roll at
Woodland, Jaycee, Mitchell and Jewett
Parks
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.
Arctic Animals
Monday, July 10, 7-8 p.m., Grades K-5
Cool off from the summer heat and
learn about the unique animals of the
arctic. See a life size replica of a polar
bear as Wayne and Karen Brown of
Ocean Adventures share all about their
expedition to frozen Norway.
Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architect
Tuesday, July 18, 7-8 p.m.
The year 2017 marks the 150th
anniversary of Wright’s birth. Learn
about Wright himself and his architecture
in the Midwest and elsewhere.
Ask the Dog Trainer
Wednesday, July 19, 7-8 p.m., Humans only
If you’ve always wanted to know
how to get your dog to sit, stay or come
on command -- join us! Matt Covey of
Suburban K9 shares essential dog training
and behavior tips to get you started.
Ben’s Bubble Show
Saturday, July 22, 1-2 p.m., Family
Program, All Ages
Bubble-ologist Ben Jimenez dazzles with
bubble sculptures, flat bubbles, bubbles
within bubbles, and even glow-in-the-
dark bubbles. Using just his bare hands
and a few simple tools he will create
astounding creations and share the
science and art of bubbles!
Escape the Room!
Monday, July 24, 7-8 p.m., Grades 6-12
Test your puzzle-solving skills and see if
you can outsmart the “brainiac box” to
escape the room in 45 minutes or less.
Summer Music Discussion: 2017 Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Tuesday, July 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
We’ll talk about each 2017 inductee, listen
to their hits, and
discuss their impact. We’ll also include
some bands that didn’t make the cut.
Adults Just Wanna Have Fun: Lego Night
Thursday, July 27, 7-8:30 p.m., Adults
only
Play keeps the mind sharp and connects
us with others, but most of all it is relaxing
and fun! Build one of Lego’s architectural
sets or create your own design.
Rock Your Locker
Monday, August 28, 7- 8 p.m., Grades
6 – 12
You and your locker are going to be buds
for the entire year, so why not pick up
some design tips on how to make it into
a work of art? Learn how to craft photo
frames, magnets, note catchers, and more!
west deerfield
township
Township Board meetings will be held
July 18 and August 15 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 Ordinance authorizing a special use for an autism therapy center for the property at 1161 Lake Cook Road
Approved Ordinance increasing the number of Class M Liquor Licences by one to allow BYOB service at Jimmy Thai Restaurant
Authorized award of contract for a traffic study of the intersection of Lake Cook Road and Pine Street
Authorized an off-site improvement agreement for Woodland Avenue drainage improvement project
Authorized award of contract for the Woodland Avenue drainage improvement project
Approved Resolution authorizing local agreement No. 2 for acceleration of work for the Deerfield Road reconstruction project
Authorized extra work under the 2017 manhole rehabilitation program construction project
Authorized extra work under the 2017 sewer lining program
Authorized renewal of network equipment maintenance contracts
awards and proclamations
Honored the Public Service of Robert D. Nadler
Honored the Public Service of Alan L. Farkas
Promoted Steve Pettorelli to Police Sergeant
Proclaimed June 6, 2017, Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day
Proclaimed May 21 - 27, 2017, National Public Works Week
Awarded Community Relations Commission Awards to Deerfield High School Student Council Sponsors Stephanie Gordon, Peter
Comerford, Mirielle Klaas and Mollie Kaplan
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois 2016
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
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 publicworks@deerfield.il.us, or visit www.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 process
that affects 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:
Organic Carbon – The percentage of
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal
was measured each month and the sys-
tem met all TOC removal requirements
set, unless a TOC violation is noted in
the violations section.
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 Central Lake County
Joint Action Water Agency, an EPA
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
operations 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 residential 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.
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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2016 Water Quality Data - January 1 - December 31, 2016
Containment
(units)
EPA
MCLG
EPA
MCL
High-
Level
Found
Range of
Detection
Viola-
tion
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%
0.138
NTU
n/a
n/a
NO
NO
2016
2016
Soil runoff
Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Arsenic (ppb)*
Barium (ppm)*
Fluoride (ppm)*
Iron (ppm)*
Nitrate (ppm)*
Sodium (ppm)*
0
2
4
n/a
10.0
n/a
10
2
4
1.0
10.0
n/a
2
.021
.697
.013
0.36
13
1.6-1.6
.021-.021
.697-.697
.013-.013
0.36-0.36
13-13
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
Erosion of natural deposits.
Discharge from drilling wastes,
metal refineries, erosion of
natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits;
water additive that promotes
strong teeth; discharge from
fertilizer/aluminum factories.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage, Erosion of natural
deposits
Erosion of natural deposits.
Disinfection / Disinfection By-products
Chlorine (ppm)
Total Haloacetic Acids
[HAAS] (ppb)
TTHM [Total
Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
4
n/a
n/a
4
60
80
1
18
36
.8-1.2
11-22.8
24.62-41.9
NO
NO
NO
2016
2016
2016
Water additive used to control
microbes.
By-product of drinking water
chlorination.
By-product of drinking water
chlorination.
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
Additional Contaminants (Unregulated)
In an effort to ensure the safest water possible, the State has required us to monitor some contaminants not required by Fed-
eral regulations. Of those contaminants, only the ones listed below were found in your water.
Sulfate (ppm)*
Zinc (ppm)*
n/a
5
100
5
24.0
0.012
24.0 - 24.0
0.012-0.012
NO
NO
2016
2016
Erosion of natural deposits
Naturally occurring; metal fac-
tory discharge
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 1 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm 0.124 0 Corrosion; erosion
*Reported by the City of Highland Park
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2016
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 2015 and Deerfield remains in compli-
ance so as to continue with the IEPA-mandated reduced lead and copper testing
cycle. Our next round of testing will occur in 2018.
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 water has been
sitting for several hours, minimize potential for lead exposure by flushing the tap
for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. Those
concerned about lead in water, may wish to have their 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
2016 Water Quality Data - January 1 - December 31, 2016
Containment
(units)
EPA
MCLG
EPA
MCL
High-
Level
Found
Range of
Detection
Viola-
tion
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%
0.138
NTU
n/a
n/a
NO
NO
2016
2016
Soil runoff
Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Arsenic (ppb)*
Barium (ppm)*
Fluoride (ppm)*
Iron (ppm)*
Nitrate (ppm)*
Sodium (ppm)*
0
2
4
n/a
10.0
n/a
10
2
4
1.0
10.0
n/a
2
.021
.697
.013
0.36
13
1.6-1.6
.021-.021
.697-.697
.013-.013
0.36-0.36
13-13
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
Erosion of natural deposits.
Discharge from drilling wastes,
metal refineries, erosion of
natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits;
water additive that promotes
strong teeth; discharge from
fertilizer/aluminum factories.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage, Erosion of natural
deposits
Erosion of natural deposits.
Disinfection / Disinfection By-products
Chlorine (ppm)
Total Haloacetic Acids
[HAAS] (ppb)
TTHM [Total
Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
4
n/a
n/a
4
60
80
1
18
36
.8-1.2
11-22.8
24.62-41.9
NO
NO
NO
2016
2016
2016
Water additive used to control
microbes.
By-product of drinking water
chlorination.
By-product of drinking water
chlorination.
Additional Contaminants (Unregulated)
In an effort to ensure the safest water possible, the State has required us to monitor some contaminants not required by Fed-
eral regulations. Of those contaminants, only the ones listed below were found in your water.
Sulfate (ppm)*
Zinc (ppm)*
n/a
5
100
5
24.0
0.012
24.0 - 24.0
0.012-0.012
NO
NO
2016
2016
Erosion of natural deposits
Naturally occurring; metal fac-
tory discharge
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2016
This schematic drawing details the water purification process that Highland Park utilizes to provide clean
water to all of its customers, including Deerfield.
If any color appears in the bowl 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 wash-
ing 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.
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. 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 (IEPA)
considers all surface sources
of the community water
supply to be susceptible to
potential pollution prob-
lems. The very nature of
surface water allows con-
taminants 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.
9
Public Works
Shared Cost 50/50
Parkway Tree Program
The Deerfield Public Works Department
offers a 50/50 program that allows
residents to pay for 50 percent of the cost
for a new parkway tree while the Village
pays the remaining 50 percent.
Trees will be balled in burlap, guaranteed
for one year, and planted by the Public
Works Department in the parkway. Along
with the cost of the tree, residents will be
assessed a $80 planting fee.
Residents can purchase only one tree at
half cost. However, residents may purchase
additional trees provided that they pay the
full cost for them.
To learn more about the program and to
see which trees are available for planting,
please visit www.deerfield.il.us and click the
“Residents” tab or call the Public Works and
Engineering Department at 847.317-7248.
Sprinkling Restrictions
The Illinois Division of Water Resources
requires that municipalities using Lake
Michigan water restrict lawn sprinkling
between May 15 and September 15.
Deerfield’s restrictions during this period
are as follows: Even numbered addresses
may sprinkle on even numbered days
from midnight to noon and from 6 p.m.
to midnight. Odd numbered addresses
may sprinkle on odd numbered days from
midnight to noon and from 6 p.m. to
midnight.
Sprinkling is not allowed for anyone
between the hours of noon to 6:00 p.m.
Fines for violators are $25 per occurrence
for residential properties, and $100 for non-
residential properties. These restrictions
apply only to lawn sprinkling, and not
watering by hand.
Newly sodded areas of lawns may be
watered at any time on any day during the
two-week period following installation. e
Register for Road
Construction Updates
and Notifications
The Village of Deerfield has both the
2017 Street Rehabilitation Project and
the Brierhill Road Reconstruction Project
currently underway.
Village staff maintains active blogs and
e-mail blasts to keep residents impacted
by the work up to date on a weekly basis.
These blogs and notifications can be sent to
residents via e-mail, text message or both,
but residents need to register to opt-in to
receive them.
Registering for the notifications is easy.
Visit www.deerfield.il.us and click on the
“Notify Me” button on the homepage that
looks like an envelope. Enter your e-mail
address and then scroll down to the blog
section and register to get information
regarding each project of interest.
Work on the Street Rehabilitation Project
started in March and includes eight streets
within the Village.
The following roads are associated with this
year’s project: Pine from Hackberry to Lake
Cook; Laurel from Pine to Willow; Terrace
Ct; Garand from Wilmot to Montgomery;
Fair Oaks from Chestnut to Oakley;
Wincanton from North Ave to Warwick;
and East and West Canton Court.
Work on Pine Street, Laurel and Fair Oaks
is nearly complete, with only the final layer
of asphalt remaining. The work on Garand
Drive is currently underway. Work On
Wincanton will start in July. All work will
be complete by Thanksgiving.
Work started on the Brierhill Road
Reconstruction Project in March. The
project includes the full reconstruction of
Brierhill Road, water main replacement,
sanitary sewer point repairs and lining,
installation of mountable curbs, drainage
improvements, and all ancillary work
necessary to complete the improvements.
The project began in March and will be
substantially complete in late summer,
with some landscape work taking place in
September. Thank you for your continued
patience, and we remind you to drive safely
through construction zones.
For more information on road construction
and infrastructure projects, contact the De-
partment of Public Works and Engineering at
847.317.2490 or pw@deerfield.il.us e
Report a ComEd Power Outage Using Your Mobile Device
Text “OUT”: Subscribers to Outage Alerts can quickly report an outage by texting “OUT” to 26633 (COMED). You will also receive
notifications when an outage has been reported at your address, and get ongoing updates as the status of your outage changes. Enroll by
texting ‘ADD OUTAGE’ to 26633. You will instantly receive a text message confirming your enrollment. Report your outage by texting
‘OUT’ to 26633. You will receive a text to confirm if you have a PARTIAL outage (i.e. flickering lights) or a FULL outage. After you
confirm your outage is PARTIAL or FULL, your outage is reported. Receive your outage status on demand at any time by texting ‘STAT’
to 26633. You may unsubscribe from Outage Alerts at any time by texting ‘STOP’ to 26633.
Report in App: Use the free ComEd Mobile App to quickly report an outage from an Apple iPhone® or Android™ device. The app will
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10
DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS
July 3 & July 4, 2017
CELEBRATE FIREWORKS, FOOD AND FUN
WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Monday, July 3rd – Brickyards Park
5:00 p.m. GATES OPEN: Concession sales begin (food and soft drinks available)
6:00 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment by Energy Productions!
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Spin Art provided by Banner Day Camp.
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Silent Auction!
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 -FREE ADMISSION
NO SPARKLERS ALLOWED - NO OPEN CONTAINERS OF ALCOHOL
Tuesday, July 4th – Jewett Park
8:00 to 10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast: Jewett Park Shelter hosted by Cookers Red Hots.
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Family Days Bazaar: 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 to noon Energy Productions provides live entertainment
10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games (price not included in wrist band)
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rides, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Corporate Booths, and Concessions: Jewett Park.
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Flower Show: Submit flowers for judging between 7:30 -9:00 a.m., Oak Room, Jewett
Park Community Center.
noon SPECTACULAR PARADE
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 – $15
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 Deerfield Historic
Village, 517 Deerfield Road, on Sundays
from 2 to 4 p.m.
Visit the oldest
building in Lake
County, the
180 year-old
Caspar Ott log
house, two pre-
Civil War era
houses, a carriage house and a one-room
schoolhouse that has been a favorite with
children for many years. The Historical
Society, a donor-supported, nonprofit
organization, maintains the Historic
Village. Call 847.948.0680 for more
information. e
West Deerfield Township
Food Pantry Donations
The West Deerfield Township Food
Pantry gratefully accepts donations of
canned food, household goods, and
personal hygiene products throughout
the summer months.
Donations are accepted anytime
during regular Township hours,
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30
p.m., at the Township Center, 601
Deerfield Road, Deerfield (one block
east of Deerfield Road). Food Pantry
volunteers are also welcome.
Please call the Township office at
847.945.0614 to schedule a time, or for
more information on Food Pantry volunteer
opportunities. e
Solid Waste Agency of
Lake County
SWALCO holds household and
chemical waste collection events
throughout the year. If you have
hazardous chemicals to dispose of,
visit www.swalco.org for a list of events
and locations. 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 6 - Guided Meditation with Sachs
Wellness Coordinator, Jennie Michalik
July 6 - Movies for Members: “Loving”
July 7 – “Looking at Modern Art” with Art
Educator Debra Levie
July 10 – Low Vision Group: “Let’s Talk
Transportation!”
July 11 - Men’s Club: “Fred Astaire Pt. 2”
with Lecturer Susan Benjamin
July 11 – Women’s Club: “Ray & Joan
Kroc” with Dramatist Jenny Riddle
July 14 – Cyber Security with Deerfield
High School Safety Educator, Kyla Guru
July 18 - Men’s Club: “Rise of the Sky-
scraper” with The CAF
July 19 – PTC Excursion: Broadway in
Chicago Presents “HAMILTON”
July 20 – Movies for Members: “Howl”
July 26 – ACES Caregiver Support Group
July 28 – “Shake, Rattle, and Mix!” 50’s
Theme Dinner Event
Aug. 8 - Men’s Club: “Irish Ghosts of Chi-
cago” with Ursula Bielski
Aug. 8 - Women’s Club: “Jackie Kennedy”
with Dramatist Leslie Goddard
Aug. 9 – ACES Caregiver Support Group
Aug. 15 - Men’s Club: “Deerfield Historical
Society” with Donna Stupple
Aug. 16 – “Big Band Night Dance Party”
with the Big Band Sound of Deerfield
Aug. 17 - Movies for Members “Snowden”
Aug. 18 – PTC Excursion: The Cahn Audi-
torium Presents “Gypsy”
Aug. 22 - Men’s Club: “Lost Dauphin of
France” with Lecturer Hal Tinberg
August 23rd – ACES Caregiver Support
Group
Aug. 24 - Movies for Members “Hidden
Figures”
Aug. 25 – “At the Conductors Podium”
with Music Historian Jim Kendros
Aug. 25 – Friday with Friends: End of
Summer BBQ!
Aug. 31 - Movies for Members “Queen of
Katwe” e
Deerfield Farmers Market
Entertainment every Saturday, special festivals
and four action-packed Kids’ Days are all on
the calendar for this year’s Deerfield Farmers
Market, which runs every Saturday from 7 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. now through mid-October.
A Deerfield tradition for 24 years, the Farmers
Market has always attracted a wide range of
outstanding local and regional fresh-from-the-
farm vendors. This year, a special emphasis has
been placed on delivering an experience that
ensures family fun for all who attend.
New this year: Many markets will include
activities for kids, but four Saturday markets
called “Kids’ Days” will feature special events
including entertainers, market-themed arts
and crafts and exciting games/prizes to make
the Market the No. 1 destination for free
family fun. Upcoming Kids’ Days are July 22,
August 19 and September 23.
Also watch for new, local musical acts, many
including Deerfield residents.
Market patrons are encouraged to sign up for
Farmers Market e-mail notifications. Visit
www.deerfield.il.us and click on the “Notify
Me” button on the homepage that looks like an
envelope. Enter your e-mail address and then
scroll down to “Farmers Market.”
For a complete listing of events and details, please
visit www.deerfield.il.us or e-mail farmersmar-
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Delayed Waste Management
Service Week of July 4
Because July 4th falls on a Tuesday this year,
the holiday will impact Waste Management
service dates by one day that week.
Per Village ordinance, refuse and recycling
carts can be set out as early as sundown the
day before collection and no later than 7 a.m.
the day of collection, no later than 6:30 a.m.
on Deerfield Road and Waukegan Road. For
more information, contact Waste Manage-
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Rain Barrels
Many gallons of water run right off your
roof and into storm sewers. If you have a
large garden or do a lot of lawn sprinkling,
your summer water bill can run into the
hundreds of dollars. A one-time invest-
ment in a rain barrel allows you to catch
and use free rainwater for years. e
Reduce Mosquitoes
The South Lake Mosquito Abatement
District offers the following tips to defend
your home and garden from mosquitoes
and West Nile Virus.
Every week:
• Tip and toss free-standing containers
such as flowerpot saucers, watering
cans and buckets.
• Change the water and clean
bird baths.
• Empty water that collects in folds
of tarps used to cover woodpiles,
boats, etc.
• Position corrugated drain pipes to
ensure drainage or dump out water.
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Landscape Waste Stickers
The cost of landscape waste stickers is
$2.76 each. Stickers may be purchased at
Village Hall, Jewel, Walgreens and Craft-
wood Lumber. Residents north of Deer-
field Road will have yard waste collected
on Tuesdays; 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 15.
Questions regarding refuse collection may
be addressed to the Finance Department at
847.945.5000 e
Tips to Reduce Idling
An idling vehicle emits 20 times more
pollution than one traveling 32 mph. To
reduce the time you spend idling:
• Turn off your engine while waiting
except for extreme temperatures.
• Warm up your car by driving it. Idling
leaves residue in your car’s engine,
increasing wear and tear.
• Arrange a carpool.
• Wait until after the “rush” is over to
pick up your child.
• Walk or ride your bike. e
Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545
E-mail: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Robert L. “Bob” Benton - 847.945.1570
E-mail: bobbenton@prodigy.net
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
E-mail: tapjester@yahoo.com
Mary M. Oppenheim - 847.948.9423
E-mail: marymoppenheim@gmail.com
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
E-mail: wss5@comcast.net
Dan C. Shapiro - 312.763.9640
E-mail: dshapiro@danshapirolaw.com
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