Vol. 33, No. 3 - May/Jun 2011D-Tales
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Vol. 33, No. 3May/June 2011
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.
May
Family Days Commission
May 2, 4:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Commission
May 2, 6:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees
May 2 & 16, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
May 10, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
May 12 & 26, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
May 12, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
May 23, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
May 24, 7:30 p.m.
Village Hall Closed
May 30, Memorial Day
June
Village Center Development Comm.
June 1, 7:30 p.m.
Family Days Commission
June 6, 4:00 p.m.
Village Board of Trustees
June 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
June 9, 7:00 p.m
Plan Commission
June 9 & 23, 7:30 p.m
Appearance Review Commission
June 27, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
June 28, 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
•Budget News
Page 3:
•Construction Updates
Page 5:
•Water Quality Report
Page 10:
•Emerald Ash Borer Information
Page 10:
•Vehicle Sticker Registration
wastewater reclama-
tion facility update
The water reclamation facility construction
project is underway. Progress has been
made in several areas:
• The new influent pump station has been
excavated to the lowest levels. The deep-
est floors and walls have been framed for
concrete and several of those pours have
already occurred.
• The underground sanitary sewer work
has also started. This work is to provide a
central area where all wastewater flows will
be collected and pumped through the plant.
• ComEd has completed their work on the
transition to temporary power supply for
construction. There will be several more
planned outages at the plant to provide for
construction.
• Excavation will now begin on the new
aeration tank addition at the east end of
the plant. This addition will provide longer
detention times for biological treatment.
The contractor has fenced off the whole
construction site for safety. Hackberry
Road is closed to vehicular traffic, between
the river and Locust Street, except for con-
struction and operations personnel. People
using the Shepard School baseball fields are
encouraged to park in the school parking
lots or the Patty Turner Center parking lot a
few short blocks from Shepard. Parking will
also be available on the east side of Pine
Street, between Hackberry and Dartmouth
during the construction project.
Funding of this $30 million improvement
will take place in phases over the life of the
project. To date, the Village has issued $7.5
million of Build America Bonds. The Vil-
lage continues to explore alternative fund-
ing sources to minimize borrowing costs.
For more information, please contact the
Director of Public Works at 847/317.7245 or
visit www.deerfield.il.us e
Deerfield Festival of
Fine Arts
Mark your calendars now! The 2011
Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts will be held
on June 4 and
June 5 from
10:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. on
Park Avenue
and Deerfield
Road. This
year’s festival
will showcase 100 artisans’ works.
Now in its 9th year, the Festival of Fine
Arts has proven to be an entertaining,
family-friendly community event, and the
show’s popularity continues to grow, with
several thousand visitors from all over the
Chicagoland area in attendance to peruse or
purchase art. As in past years, all art media
will be represented.
For more information, please contact the
Village Manager’s Office at 847/945.5000 or
visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
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villageNEWS
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Annual Budget
The Village’s annual budget for the fiscal
year beginning May 1, 2011 was approved
by the Mayor and Board of Trustees at
their April 20, 2011 meeting, culminating a
thorough review process by the Board and
staff. The Village provides a wide range of
basic services upon which we all depend
including police protection, potable water,
sewage treatment and street maintenance,
to highlight only a few. A great deal of
time, energy and deliberation was put into
the creation of this budget and the Board
worked diligently to ensure that the high
quality of services that Deerfield residents
rely upon remains unchanged.
Deerfield has not been immune to the poor
economic climate that has substantially
reduced most of its revenue sources. Sales
taxes, hotel/motel taxes, building permit
revenue, state shared taxes such as income
tax, and water and sewer revenues have
all been affected. And while the Village
has taken many steps to reduce its cost
structure, the need to maintain its level of
services and demands for infrastructure
improvements have required revenue
enhancements and bonds to be issued with
this budget. These include:
Water and Sewer Rates Increase
To maintain the viability of these funds, a
2.5% increase has been approved for both
the water and sewer rates. A household that
uses 30 units of water per billing quarter
will see an increase of $4.50 in their total
bill.
Property Tax Increase
The Village projects no changes to the prop-
erty tax levy for operations. The Village
portion of the property tax bill is about 3% .
Due to the need for capital improvements,
largely for the replacement of the sewage
treatment plant (WRF), the Village will
be borrowing $24 million this summer
through the use of general obligation bonds.
$4 million of the general obligation bonds
will be used for captial projects and $20
million (energy conservation bonds) for
the sewage treatment plant. The Village will
review its financial position in December
when the tax levy will be approved intend-
ing to reduce the levy necessary to service
this debt. However, this debt will add
substantially to the 2011 Village portion of
the property tax.
A property paying $400 in tax to the Vil-
lage could see a total increase of $208 for
increased debt service costs.
Please note that Deerfield property owners
east of the Tollway do not pay regional
agencies (MWRD in Cook County, NSSD
in Highland Park and Lake County Special
Service Areas in Riverwoods and Lincoln-
shire) for sewage treatment. Our total costs
continue to be very competitive for this
service when comparing “apples to apples”
and the Village maintains stronger local
land use controls as a result.
Expenditures
The total Village budget for 2011/12 is
$54,636,612. Due to the types of services
provided by the Village, its operation is very
labor intensive. It is no surprise then that
labor costs are 58% of the total operating
funds budget of $26,140,898.
The CIP for next year totals $24 million,
an increase of 32% over the 10/11 budget.
Most of this increase is due to the construc-
tion cost of $16.4 million for the replace-
ment of the sewage treatment plant which
is estimated to cost a total of nearly $30
million over the next few years.
Questions about the budget may be directed to
the Finance Department at 847/945.5000, or
via e-mail at deermail@deerfield.il.us. e
Waste Hauler
Transition Reminders
“Thank you” to all of our residents during
this transition. Waste Management is the
new waste hauler in town collecting refuse,
recycling and yard waste from Deerfield
residents. Waste Management is working
hard to provide a seamless transition
and requests your patience during this
changeover period. Waste Mangement
received over 1,700 requests for
different sized carts. As of the mid April,
approximately 95% of these cart changes
have been completed. If you requested a
cart size change and have not received it
yet, please continue to use the carts that
were provided until your requested cart size
arrives. Waste Management will change out
the carts even if they are being used.
Here are a few things to keep in mind
during the transition period:
All carts should go to the curb for •
collection with the handles and wheels
towards the house unless you signed
up for backdoor garbage service.
Residents living on the north side of •
Deerfield Road will have collection on
Tuesday.
Residents living on the south side of •
Deerfield Road will have collection on
Wednesday.
Garbage and recycling are collected •
in separate trucks, so garbage and
recycling will be picked up at different
times during the collection day.
Waste Management collects garbage •
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m., with the exception of
Waukegan and Deerfield Road which
are picked up at 6:30 a.m.
Residents can make one cart size •
change free of charge until June 30,
2011.
Missed pick-ups, changes to cart •
sizes or requests for backdoor refuse
collection are handled directly through
Waste Management. They can be
reached at 800/796.9696 or via email
at villageofdeerfield@wm.com
Waste Management yard waste stickers •
are $2.50 per sticker and must be
attached to each yard waste bag or
bundled branches.
Unused Veolia (orange only) yard •
waste stickers can be turned into the
Deerfield Village Hall until May 31 for
a $2 reimbursement per sticker.
All recycling can be mixed together in •
the green container with the yellow lid
(paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum,
metal or tin cans, plastic bottles and
containers #1 - #5).
If Veolia has not picked up their •
recycling container please call them at
847/272.4145 to have it picked up.
If you have any questions, plesae contact Waste
Management at 800/796.9696 or email
villageofdeerfield@wm.com. e
publicWORKS
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railroad tracks are very narrow. This project
involves installing a pedestrian underpass
of the Metra tracks, on the south side
of Deerfield Road, behind the railroad
bridge abutment. The new walkway will
be ADA accessible and provide convenient
connectivity to the existing pedestrian
bridge over Deerfield Road.
This project is substantially funded
through outside grants. Both the Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program
(ITEP - $367,000) and Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality Program
(CMAQ - $2,200,000) have awarded funds
for the project. These funds will cover 80%
of the cost of design and construction.
The project was awarded to Herlihy Mid-
Continent Company in July of 2010 and is
expected to be complete in late spring 2011.
central avenue and juni-
per court bridge rehab
As directed by the Illinois Department
of Transportation (IDOT), the Central
Avenue Bridge and the Juniper Court
Bridge will be reconstructed during the
summer/fall of 2011. Utilizing the funding
provided through the Highway Bridge
Replacement and Rehabilitation Program
(HBRRP), the Village of Deerfield will have
the opportunity to take advantage of 80%
Federal/20% Village cost participation.
The bridges are expected to be closed
completely for the duration of the project
and may be constructed concurrently. The
project will be included on the June 2011
IDOT letting. More detailed construction
schedules will be available as the project
moves forward.
Replacement of Village
Water Meters
The Village is in the process of replacing
residential water meters with new
meter-reading technology. Residents
and businesses will receive a letter from
the Village advising them when Village
personnel will be in your area changing
meters. A typical installation will take 15
to 30 minutes to complete and will be done
at no charge to residents or businesses.
During the installation we will need to
shut off the water. If we miss you, a light
green door hanger will be placed on your
door requesting that you call to make an
appointment for the installation of your
new water meter. The project will be
completed over the next three years.
For more information, call Public Works at
847/ 317.7245 or visit the website at www.
deerfield.il.us e
Lake Cook Road Widening
and Reconstruction
Project
The Lake Cook Road Reconstruction
and Widening Project is spearheaded by
the Cook County Highway Department
(CCHD). The work for this season will be
concentrated along Lake Cook Road be-
tween Wilmot Road and Deer Lake Road.
This is the first part of two individual proj-
ects that will be constructed by the CCHD
over the next several years.
The overall scope of the two projects will
be to rehabilitate Lake Cook Road be-
tween Wilmot Road and Pine Street and
to reconstruct and widen Lake Cook Road
between Pine Street and Ellendale Road.
During the widening and reconstruction of
Lake Cook Road, the Village of Deerfield
is being required by the CCHD to remove
and replace approximately 2,200 linear feet
of deteriorated water main that sits beneath
the County Right-Of-Way. At this time the
Village will also be afforded the opportunity
to install 12,000 square feet of sidewalk
all on the north side of Lake-Cook Road
(50/50 cost share with the CCHD), and
perform point repairs on sanitary sewer
mains. The Village will achieve significant
cost savings by undertaking point repairs
and sidewalk installation during the Lake
Cook Road project due to mobilization,
staging, and unit price costs associated with
doing it separately. The CCHD has com-
mitted to keeping at least one lane in each
direction and a left turn lane available at all
signalized intersections along Lake Cook
Road for the duration of the project.
If you have any questions or need additional
information regarding this project please con-
tact Aaron Lebowitz, with the Cook County
Highway Department, at 847/291.2725 or
via email at aaron.lebowitz@cookcountyil.
gov e
street rehab program
Each year the Village of Deerfield utilizes
Motor Fuel Tax funding, administered
through the State of Illinois, to rehabilitate/
reconstruct local streets. The scope of work
for this year includes pavement removal and
replacement, pavement patching, curb and
gutter removal and replacement, sidewalk
removal and replacement, adjustment of
structures and parkway restoration. The
2011 program includes Hazel Avenue, Som-
erset Avenue, Chestnut Street and Sheridan
Avenue.
carlisle avenue & carriage
way rehabilitation
The purpose of this project is to reconstruct
and rehabilitate the existing Village roadway
and utilities on Carlisle Avenue between
Deerfield Road and Briarwood Nature Area
and Carriage Way between the Briarwood
Nature Area and Bent Creek Ridge. The
project is relatively complex, with an
estimated cost of $4.2
million. Improvements
will include complete
replacement of the
existing roadway, water main replacement,
point repairs on storm and sanitary sewer
systems, lighting system upgrades, and
sidewalk replacement as needed.
This project has spanned two construction
seasons, the first phase was completed in
2010. Phase I of construction began in
June, 2010 along Carlisle Avenue between
the Briarwood Nature Area and Deerfield
Road and was substantially completed in
fall 2010. Phase II of construction began in
spring 2011 along Carriage Way between
the Briarwood Nature Area and Bent Creek
Ridge and will reach completion in the
summer of 2011. The final surface course
of pavement will be installed along Carlisle
Avenue and Carriage Way as construction
nears completion this summer.
deerfield road pedestrian
underpass
Deerfield Road is bisected by the Metra
tracks that provide service for the Metra
Milwaukee North Line, Amtrak, and the
Soo Line Railroad. The sidewalks adjacent
to Deerfield Road which go under the
boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
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deerfield park district
May 1, Deer Dash
May 1, Disc Golf Tounament
May 2, Disc Golf Tournament
May 15, Hershey Track & Field Meet at
DHS
May 15, Old Fashioned Band Concert at
Patty Turner Center
May 22, Dance Recital for Deerfield
Dance Studio
June 3, Middle School Pool Party at
Deerspring (Raindate June 10)
June 4, Mitchell Pool opens
June 8, Middle School Great America
Trip
June 11, Deerspring Pool opens
June 11, Tinman Triathlon
June14, Stage & Screen Camp begins
June 16, Longest Day Golf Event at DGC
June 19, Summer Sampler
June 20, Summer Day Camps begin
June 21, Public Swim Lessons begin
June 22, District 109/Park Foundations
Joint Golf Outing at DGC – Public
Invited!
June 26, Summer Sampler
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847/945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
deerfield public library
The Library will be closed all day Monday,
May 30 and will open at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday, June 22. The Deerfield
Library Board meets at 7 p.m. on the third
Wednesday of each month.
Adult Programs:
Native Uses of Native Plants, May 4, 7 p.m.
Peter Nye and the Chicago Blue Grass Band,
May 15, 2 p.m.
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic, June 6,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Career Advice, June 7, 9:30 a.m - 12 p.m.
The Unrecognized Migration, June 15,
7 p.m.
Adam Kromelow Jazz Trio, June 26, 2 p.m.
Library Poets, Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Monday Night Movies:
All films will start at 6:30 p.m. Please
register in advance.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the
Black Pearl, May 9, Rated PG-13Pirates
Inception, May 23, Rated PG-13
Book Discussions:
The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston,
May 12, 10:30 a.m.
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen
Somonson, May 19, 7:30 p.m.
Lie Down in Darkness by William Styron,
June 9, 10:30 a.m.
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier, June 16,
7:30 p.m.
Teen Programs:
Teen Study Lounge, June 3 - 9, Available all
hours the library is open
Children’s Programs:
Read to Rover - A Special Needs Story Time,
May 14, 2 p.m.
Mad Hatters, May 21, 1 p.m.
One World, Many Stories, Saturdays, June
11 - August 6
Drop-In Activities:
Family Times, Saturdays, March 5 - May
28, 11 a.m.
Storytime at the Farmers Market, Saturday,
June 18, 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Note: Please register in advance for all
programs by calling 847/945.3311. For
more information and a full listing of events,
please visit the library on the web at www.
deerfieldlibrary.org.
west deerfield
township
Township Board meetings will be held
May 17 and June 21 at the Township
Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. Visit
www.westdeerfieldtownship.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
Accepted the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding approval of the 2011 Zoning Map
Approved an ordinance to license non profit raffles.
Approved an agreement with Cook County for access to Geographical Information Systems
Accepted the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission requesting an amendment to a sign plan for the Parkway North
Center Development at Deerfield Road and Saunders Road (The John Buck Company)
Approved authorization for Police Department to enter into a software maintenance agreement with New World Systems
Approved authorization for the Police Department to enter into an agreement with Blackboard Connect, Inc.
Approved rehabilitation construction engineering services agreement and authorization for Mayor to execute the local agency agreement
for federal participation
Approved preliminary engineering services agreement supplement #2 and authorization for Mayor to execute the local agency agreement
Approved an ordinance adopting the budget for the fiscal year begninning May 1, 2011 and ending April 30, 2012
Approved an ordinance amending the wage and salary plan
Amended the municipal code to provide for water and sewer increases
proclamations
Proclaimed the week of March 20th, 2011 as Youth Appreciation Week
Proclaimed April, 2011 as Autism Awareness Month
Proclaimed the week of April 10th as National Telecommunicators Week
Proclaimed April 22, 2011 as Earth Day
Proclaimed April 29, 2011as Arbor Day
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
June, 2011
This information is being published in accordance with the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act,
as directed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency
Introduction Water Quality Report - 2011
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 insuring 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 pw@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 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 monthly Village of Deerfield 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 measure of the cloudiness of the
water. It is monitored because it is a
good indicator of water quality and
the effectiveness of the filtration and
disinfectants.
Sodium – There is no State or Federal
maximum contaminant level (MCL)
for sodium. Monitoring is performed
to provide information to consumers
and health officials who are concerned
about sodium intake due to dietary
precautions. If you are on a sodium-
restricted diet, you should consult a
physician about the level of sodium in
the water.
Lead & Copper – The Village
continues to be in compliance with
regulations for lead and copper
control. (See Lead and Copper
Explanation)
Unregulated Contaminants –
A MCL for this has not been
established by either State or Federal
regulations, nor has mandatory
health effects language. The purpose
for monitoring this contaminant
is to assist USEPA 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 moni-
tors and tests your water through our
water control system as well as 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 minerals and radioactive
material and can pick up substances
resulting from the presence of animals
or from human activity. Possible
contaminants consist of:
Microbial contaminants, such as
viruses and bacteria, 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
production, 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.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe
to drink, USEPA 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. e
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.
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2010 Water Quality Data - January 1 - December 31, 2010
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%
0.06
NTU
n/a
n/a
NO
NO
2010
2010
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
0.96
0.60
8.2
0.006
0.02-0.02
0.96-0.96
0.60-0.60
8.2-8.2
0.006-0.006
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
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 occur-
ing deposits; Used as water
softener.
Naturally occuring; discharge
from metal factories
Disinfection / Disinfection Byproducts
Chlorine (ppm)
Chloramines(ppm)
Total Haloacetic Acids
[HAAS] (ppb)
TTHM [Total
Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
4
4
n/a
n/a
4
4
60
80
1.12
1.06
8.6
17.6
0.35 - 1.12
0.85 - 1.06
5.5-8.6
10.6-17.6
NO
NO
NO
NO
2010
2010
2010
2010
Water additive used to control
microbes
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 9.51ppb 0 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm 0.426 ppm 0 Corrosion; Erosion
Additional Contaminants (Unregulated)
In an effort to insure 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.
Contaminants State MCL Your Water Violation Explanation
Sulfate*500 ppm 27 ppm NO Erosion on natural deposits; Leaching
Special Information Available
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than others. Immuno-compromised individuals, such
as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or
other immune system disorders, some elderly persons, and infants can be particularly at risk for infections. These people should
seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. USEPA/Center for Disease Control (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 (800/426. 4791). e
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
June 2011
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 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
and is only required to test every three years. A round of testing consists of 30
samples. Our next round of lead and copper testing will take place in 2012. The
Village of Deerfield 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 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 of Deerfield 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 flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using
water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you
may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, test-
ing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the
Safe Drinking Water Hotline 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
water from a 54-inch intake pipe
located a mile off shore in Lake
Michigan at a depth of approximately
30 feet. In addition, 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
Michigan averages 279 feet in depth
and reaches 925 feet at its deepest
point. The lake’s drainage basin, which
is approximately twice as large as its
22,300 square miles of surface water,
includes portions of Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan and Wisconsin. The Great
Lakes are 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,
including Lake Michigan, are subject
to potential contamination by items
that are naturally occurring or man
made. Those elements may be mi-
crobes, organic or inorganic chemicals,
or radioactive materials. All drinking
water, including bottled water, may
reasonably be expected to contain at
least small amounts of some contami-
nants. The presence of contaminants
does not necessarily indicate that the
water poses a health risk. Susceptibil-
ity 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
drinking water.
% < 0.3 NTU - percent samples less than 0.3 NTU.
Mrem/yr - millirems per year; used to measure radiation absorbed by the body.
pCi/l - picocuries per liter; used to measure radioactivity.
# pos/mo - number of positives per month.
AL - Action Level or the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded,
triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
TT - Treatment Technique or a required process intended to reduce the level of a
contaminant in drinking water.
MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level or the highest level of a contaminant
allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible, using
the best available treatment technology.
MCLG - Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or the level of a contaminant in
drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
n/a - not applicable. e
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
june 2011
This schematic drawing details the water purification process that Highland Park utilizes to provide
clean water to all of its customers, including Deerfield.
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. e
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
eighty miles of water distribution pipes
in Deerfield, and approximately one
billion gallons of water flow through
the system in one year.
In 2010, the Village’s water division
personnel:
• Read 2261 water meters every
month.
• Installed 466 new Orion meter
reading systems
• Repaired 76 water main breaks.
• Tested and flushed all 1,267 fire
hydrants in the system. e
Top 5 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 after 30
minutes, your toilet is leaking. Leak-
ing toilets can waste thousands of
gallons of water. Flush as soon as the
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 mentioned above, Highland Park
has three intake lines. The 54 inch in-
take pipe is normally used alone with
the two smaller intakes used to aug-
ment high demand or during main-
tenance of the 54 inch pipe. As these
are closer to the shore, they have a
greater susceptibility to be influenced
by potential sources of contaminants.
However, regardless of which lines
are used, the finished water leaving
the Highland Park Water 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 1-800/426.
4791. To access the Highland Park
Water Assessment Summary, the web
site is:
http://www.epa.state.il.us/
cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.
pl?rm=show_facility_detail&facility_
number=0970500&cws=y e
Facts About
Deerfield’s Water
System
The Water Division of the Public
Works Department is responsible for
maintaining the water distribution
system throughout Deerfield.
The Water Division’s primary goal is
For more information related to the
Village of Deerfield water systems,
please contact the Water Division
of the
Department of Public Works at
847/317. 7245 or via email at
pw@deerfield.il.us, or visit the Vil-
lage’s website at
www.deerfield.il.us.
policeDEPARTMENT
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Golf Outing and Silent
Auction
On May 25, 2011 the Deerfield and Ban-
nockburn Police Departments will be
hosting their second annual Golf Outing
and Silent Auction at the Deerfield Golf
Club, benefiting the Illinois Special Olym-
pics and the American Cancer Society.
Both charities are near and dear to their
hearts; every year their goal is to increase
their contributions to these worthwhile
charities. They are seeking golfers as well
as donations for their event. Help them
hit a “hole in one” by making their goal of
$10,000 a reality!
Registration details are available at www.
dbpdgolf.com or contact Communications
Director, Mary Anne Glowacz at
847/945.8636 e
Police & Fire Cook Off
The first annual grill off between the Deer-
field Police Department and the Deerfield
Bannockburn Fire Protection District has
been scheduled for June 1, 2011. The event
is sponsored by our local Whole Foods.
Customers will pay $3.00 per plate with
the proceeds being donated to a charity
of the Department’s choosing. Customers
will vote on which grilled item is better,
and a local celebrity panel of judges will
oversee the grilling operation. The Depart-
ment that wins will not only have bragging
rights but will also be treated to food trays
catered by Whole Foods. e
Lightning Warning
System
As a result of the Deerfield Park Founda-
tion and their meetings with various com-
munity organizations, commitments have
been received to enable Thorguard Light-
ning Prediction Systems to be purchased
and installed at each of our schools, parks
and pools. The system will be operational
from April through November each year
and will be tested at 10 a.m. on the first
Tuesday of each of these months.
As a reminder, here is some basic informa-
tion about the Thorguard system:
If atmospheric conditions are right •
for lighting to develop, the horns and
lights will activate, indicating that
individuals should seek shelter.
One • long horn blast means that there
is a strong risk of lightning. The
strobe light should also illuminate to
indicate the continuing risk of light-
ning. Under both of these circumstanc-
es, all individuals should seek shelter
in a building or vehicle.
When • three short horn blasts are
heard and the strobe light ceases to
illuminate, the threat of lightning has
passed, but use caution if conditions
continue to appear threatening.
Lightning is a severe hazard that must be
viewed seriously. Stop and seek shelter any
time you believe lightning threatens, even
if a signal has not been sounded. e
Prevent Auto Burglary
While you cannot predict whether or not
you will be a victim of auto burglary, there
are several precautionary steps you can take
to help reduce the chance.
Leave nothing of value in your car. Placing a
wallet in a passenger compartment or
hiding a purse under a jacket is not
sufficient protection. The passenger
compartment is often the first place
checked, and a jacket or blanket strewn
across a seat is often a tip to burglars.
Do not leave your GPS unit visible — this
includes power cords. If you leave your cord
out, it is a hint to criminals that you have
the device. Also, it is important that you do
not have your home address programmed
into the GPS. If it is and your device has
been stolen, the thief will know where you
live.
Once your identity and credit cards are
compromised you can spend months or
years trying to clear your credit, so take a
few moments to ensure that your vehicle
is safe. If you see anyone acting suspicious
(looking into cars, pulling door handles,
etc.), call 911 immediately.
For more information, please contact the
Deerfield Police Department at
847/945.8636. e
5th Annual Cop on Top
On Friday, May 20th, 2011, Deerfield Police Officers along
with a celebrity guest will spend the day on the roof of our local
Dunkin’ Donuts, 499 Lake Cook Road, not on surveillance, but
rather raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics Illinois.
Officers will participate from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the annual “Cop
on Top of Dunkin’ Donuts” event in the hopes of raising $3,000
- last year over $2,000 was raised. Dunkin’ Donuts of Illinois
will be making a corporate contribution of $10,000 to Special
Olympics Illinois for our efforts. As part of our
commitment to this cause, we are also selling
raffle tickets for $10 a piece (prizes include a new
Harley Davidson or 1 of 5 big screen HDTV’s) as
well as Special Olympics merchandise.
Illinois Torch RUn
Illinois Torch Run Week will be held from
June 5, 2011 to June 10, 2011. This week,
approximately 3,000 officers representing every
branch of law enforcement across the state,
from local police officers to FBI agents, will carry the “Flame of
Hope” nearly 1,500 miles, running through thousands of Illinois
communities via 23 different legs (routes) to its final destination
- the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics Summer
Games on June 10, 2011 in Normal, Illinois. The Deerfield Police
Department’s leg will be Sunday June 5, 2011.
For more information, please contact Deerfield Police
Communications Director, Mary Anne Glowacz at 847/945.8636 or
e-mail: mglowacz@deerfield.il.us e
NEWS
Community Info
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Village Vehicle sticker
Registration
The Applications for 2011 vehicle stickers
will be mailed to all currently registered
vehicle owners in mid-May. By July 1,
stickers must be displayed on all vehicles
registered or garaged in Deerfield. If you
purchase your sticker by June 30, the sticker
fee is $30. After June 30, the fee includes
a 50% late penalty. Seniors may purchase
one sticker for $1 per household; additional
stickers are regularly priced.
Residents may purchase vehicle stickers in
person at Village Hall or may return their
renewal forms via mail or in the drop box
located in the median just south of Village
Hall on Jewett Park Drive. Remember: The
deadline to display a new 2011 sticker is
July 1.
For more information, please contact the Fi-
nance Department at 847/945.5000 or visit
www.deerfield.il.us. e
Household Electronics
Collections
In cooperation with SWALCO, the Village
will sponsor four household electronics
collections this year. Events are held at the
Deerfield Public Works Facility 465 Elm-
Street, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on:
May 21
June 18
August 20
September 10 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
No commercial, institutional or govern-
mental materials will be accepted.
For lists of acceptable and unacceptable mate-
rials for recycling, please contact SWALCO at
847/336.9340 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov/
swalco e
Emerald Ash Borer
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a metallic green
beetle native to Asia. The beetle is 1/2 inch long and
1/8 inch wide. The adult emerges from the
bark between the months of May and July. The
females lay numerous eggs in bark crevices. The
eggs hatch in about 7 to 10 days. The larvae bore
into the tree and feed on the inner bark and phloem creating winding galleries. In time,
this cuts off the flow of nutrients and waters, causing visible signs of stress.
Signs of EAB
Some of the possible infestation indications are: top die back, suckers on the trunk
(base) of the tree, vertical splits in the bark and 1/8 inch “D” shaped emergence holes.
Emerald Ash Borers only attack ash trees. The insect poses no threat to people. The
borer will attack healthy trees and can be very difficult to detect. There are some
treatment options available, although neither the United
States Department of Agriculture nor the Illinois
Department of Agriculture currently recommend these
pesticidal treatments. The treatments can be costly and
have not been highly successful. Ash trees generally
die within 1 to 3 years after infection. Ash trees are
identified by their compound leaves with small, glossy
green leaflets which grow in opposite pairs.
Confirmed Infestation
The Illinois Department of Agriculture confirmed a case within the Village of Deerfield
on March 10, 2011. The Village Forester and Public Works Department are working
closely with the Illinois Department of Agriculture to detect and try to contain this pest.
The Public Works Department prepared an EAB readiness plan in anticipation of the
arrival of Emerald Ash Borer. In order to better manage this problem, the Village is
conducting an inventory of parkway trees to assemble a picture of the overall health and
maintenance needs of the Village’s ash trees. This inventory will pinpoint where the
public ash trees are located and identify potential planting spaces and species diversity
weaknesses. Any parkway ash trees exhibiting signs of EAB will be removed and chipped
per Illinois Department of Agriculture guidelines.
Although the Village is taking steps to deal with the issue on public trees, there are 3 to 5
times as many ash trees located on private property, and homeowners will have to make
some decisions regarding their ash trees.
If you suspect your tree has EAB, please take some digital photos of the tree and close-
ups of the symptoms you see and email them with your contact information to agr.eab@
illinois.gov
Additional resources are available from the Village website or www.IllinoisEAB.com or www.
emeraldashborer.info e
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communityINFO
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Chess Tournament
Grades K-8
Bring your chess skills and a chess set to
the Deerfield Park District’s 3rd annual
Deerfield Scholastic K-8 Grade Open
Chess Championships on May 15, 2011,
beginning at 9:30 a.m. In a round-robin
tournament, participants will compete once
with every player in their section/grade.
The Tournament takes place in the Oak
Room at Jewett Park Community Center,
836 Jewett Park Drive, in Deerfield. A fee
of $15 needs to be paid with advanced reg-
istration, by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, May
12. Registration is accepted online at www.
deerfieldparks.org or through Deerfield Park
District’s traditional registration methods.
The registraion Activity Code Number for
this chess tournament is #352501 - Section
07.
For more information about the tournament
or chess classes through the Deerfield Park
District, please call 847/945.0650 or email
info@deerfieldparks.org e
Joint Golf Outing
Deerfield District 109 Education Founda-
tion & Deerfield Park Foundation invite
you to the 11th annual Park & Educa-
tion Golf Outing. This event takes place
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Deerfield
Golf Club, 1201 Saunders Road, in River-
woods. Check in is at 11:00 a.m. Features
include:
18-holes with carts (GPS & automatic •
scoring)
Lunch, beverages, after golf appetizers •
& desserts
Practice range use 1-hour prior to •
event with FREE PGA Pro Clinic
Prizes for longest drive & closest to •
the pin
$1,000,000 hole shot, team prizes, •
raffles & auctions
Register online at www.deerfieldgolf.org/
foundation by June 1, and receive a special
reduced rate.
For more information, please call Deerfield
Park District at 847/945.0650 or Dr. Renee
Goier, School District 109 at 847/945.1844
e
Farmers Market
The Deerfield Farmers Market’s 17th
season begins June 18th and contin-
ues every Saturday
through October
15th, 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.
Visit the Village of Deerfield website at
www.deerfield.il.us to see Farmers Market
updates. e
When Spring is in the
Air, So is Pollen
The trees, grass,
and flowers
are coming
back to life and
releasing large
amounts of pollen from Feburary to
September of each year.
Here are some ways you can reduce
your allergy symptoms:
• Stay indoors when pollen counts are
high and on windy days when pollen
and dust are blown about.
• Use air conditioning and a dehumidi-
fier to clean, cool, and dry air.
• Shower or bathe and change clothes
following outdoor activities to remove
pollen and fungal spores from your
hair, skin and clothing.
• Don’t hang clothes outside to dry.
• Wear a mask when doing yard work
to filter out pollen particles and mold
spores.
From the Knox County Air Quality
Management Division. e
upcoming events @ ptc
For a complete listing of
programs or to register to be a
member, please contact the Patty Turner
Center (PTC) at 847/940.4010 or visit
www.pattyturnercenter.org.
May 2, Great Decisions and “Sixty Minutes”
~ Harry Houdini
May 4, “Working” Trip
May 6, Cinco de Mayo Lunch & Entertain-
ment
May 9, Performance of “The Raining Sea-
son”
May 10, Cholesterol Screening
May 11, ACES ~ Caregiver Support Group
May12, Defeating Diabetes presented by
CJESeniorLife
May 13, Wine & Cheese Party ~ sponsored
by White Hall
May 16, Great Decisions
May 19, Arthritis - A Pain/ sponsored by
Abington of Glenview
May 20, Book-a-Month ~ Summer in
Tuscany
May 27, Historical Society Dinner
June 2, Long Term Care Presentation
June 3, Fabulous Friday Flicks ~ Young Mr.
Lincoln
June 8, U of C Area Tour with Bill Hinchliff
June 13, “Sixty Minutes” ~ Truman Capote
~ The Story Behind Capote & In Cold Blood
June 22, ACES ~ Caregiver Support Group
June 27, “Sixty Minutes” ~ The True Story
of the Bridge on the River Kwai
SHIP
Volunteers are available free of charge to
help interpret and resolve problems with
medical bills, Medicare Supplemental Insur-
ance and appeals. e
lending closet
The Patty Turner Center lends on a short
term basis, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath
benches, commodes, grabber sticks, etc. e
senior car program
The Patty Turner Center offers a drop off/
pick-up service for older adults in
Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn and
Riverwoods. The service is available on a
reservation only, first come/first served
basis. e
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847/945.3545
Email: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Robert L. Benton - 847/945.1570
Email: bobbenton@prodigy.net
Alan L. Farkas - 847/374.9592
Email: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com
Thomas L. Jester - 847/945.6489
Email: tapjester@yahoo.com
Mary Meirose Oppenheim - 847/997.9423
Email: mmoart@comcast.net
William S. Seiden - 847/945.2442
Email: wss5@comcast.net
Barbara J. Struthers - 847/940.0917
Email: bjstruthers@bjsltd.net
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847/719.7400
Email: 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)
Save The Date!
Deerfield Family Days 2011
July 3 & 4
July 3- Brickyards Park:
Fireworks, Balloons, Food for Sale & Live Entertainment!
The Park will open at 5:00 p.m.
July 4 - Jewett Park:
All-day (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) activities including: Pancake
Breakfast, Dog Show, Arts & Crafts Fair, Parade, 10K Run, Bike Parade, Flower Show,
Games & Rides!
Questions?: Contact Barb Reich, Family Days Co-Chair, at 847/945.1955 or John
Coughenour, Family Days Co-Chair, at 847/366.7554 e
2011 Yard Waste Collection
The cost of landscape waste stickers is $2.50 each. Stickers may be purchased at Village
Hall. Residents north of Deerfield 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 of brush, not exceeding 4 feet in length, 30 inches in circum-
ference 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
50/50 Parkway Tree Program
The Village will again offer residents a program that encourages the planting of parkway
trees. The 50/50 Parkway Tree Program divides the cost of new parkway trees evenly
between the Village and individual homeowners. Orders are taken during the summer
months, and the trees are usually planted in mid-October. All trees are balled in burlap,
guaranteed for one year and planted by public works personnel in the Village right-of-way.
Once planted, residents are asked to water the tree to help ensure its survival.
If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact the Public Works Depart-
ment at 847/317.7245 e
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