Vol. 34, No. 4 - Jul/Aug 2012D-Tales
Your Municipal News Source
Vol. 34, No. 4July/August 2012
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 2 & 16, 7:30 p.m.
Cable & Telecomm. Commission
July 2, 6:00 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
July 11, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
July 12, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
July 12 & 26, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
July 23, 7:30 p.m.
August
Village Center Development Comm.
August 1, 7:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees
August 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
August 9, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
August 9 & 23, 7:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Commission
August 20, 6:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
August 27, 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• Inflow and Infiltration Private Building
Inspections
Page 3:
• Citizens Police Academy
Page 5:
•Water Report
Page 10:
• Summer Concert Series
49th Annual Deerfield
Family Days Celebration
Deerfield Family Days will again take place
on July 3rd and 4th. Join family and friends
for a holiday filled with fun and entertain-
ment!
The spectacular fireworks show will be held
Tuesday, July 3rd, at Brickyards Park with
live entertainment from Bizar Entertain-
ment. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m.
and food and drink concessions will be
available for purchase. The raising of the
flag by the American Legion and singing
of the National Anthem will take place at
7:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, head on over to the fes-
tivities at Jewett Park including a pancake
breakfast, dog show, petting zoo, and a
variety of games. The pancake breakfast
will be served from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.
at the Jewett Park shelter and catered by
Rhapsody Cafe.
The parade starts at noon and will travel
from Deerspring Pool, west to Waukegan
Road, north to Hazel and end at Jewett
Park.
Deerfield Family Days is hosted by the
Village of Deerfield and planned by an all
volunteer Family Days Committee. The
parade is organized by the Deerfield
Lions Club and the 10K race is organized
by Deerfield Rotary. The hard work and
dedication of many keeps this annual event
a staple of the Deerfield community. Fund-
ing for Family Days comes from the gener-
ous support of many Deerfield residents
and corporate sponsors. Please consider
making a donation at the event.
See the enclosed Family Days insert for a
complete schedule of events, menus, sponsors
and more! e
Farmers Market
The Deerfield Farmers Market’s 18th
season began June 16th and continues
every Saturday through October 13th,
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. This year the
Market will have over 25 vendors, which
is more than ever before.
Also, come support local civic organiza-
tions holding weekly fundraisers and
enjoy cooking demonstrations and great
live entertainment!
The Farmers Market is located at the
northwest corner of Deerfield Road
and Robert York Avenue in downtown
Deerfield.
For a complete listing of events and details,
please visit www.deerfield.il.us or email
farmersmarket@deerfield.il.us e
Public Works
Sanitary Sewer Smoke
Testing
Sewer backups in the basements of Village
homes during heavy rainstorms are caused
primarily by stormwater entering and
overloading the sanitary sewer system.
There are many ways in which rainwater
enters the sanitary sewer system, including:
directly – by connections from sump
pumps, downspouts, and area drains
(inflow), and indirectly – by cracks and
failures of the sewer pipes (infiltration).
To help identify the sources of rainwater
inflow and infiltration, the Village has
selected an investigation program using
smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system.
The Village hired the engineering firm RJN
Group Inc. to perform the smoke testing
work in the Northwest quadrant of the
Village.
Smoke testing is a simple means of
identifying openings in the sewer system
where surface rainwater runoff is allowed
to enter the sanitary sewers. Air combined
with nontoxic smoke is forced into the
sewer lines to disclose the location of
connections and leaks. Smoke will appear
where there are defects in the main sewer
line or laterals (connections between the
main line and a property) or where there
are other connections to the sewer system
such as roof drains, patio drains and footing
drains. Smoke should not enter buildings
unless there is defective plumbing or dried-
up drain traps. To help prevent smoke from
entering your home, please pour water into
unused sinks and floor drains. The smoke
is nontoxic, creates no fire hazard, leaves no
residue, dissipates quickly and is harmless.
The study will begin at the end of June and
is anticipated for completion in October.
Additional notification will be provided
by door hanger cards before the smoke
testing portion of the study is started and
signs will be posted when the crews are
testing in your area. To view a map of the
area included in the 2012 smoke testing
program, please visit the Village website at
www.deerfield.il.us
For more information, please contact Public
Works at 847.317.7245 e
Do You Have an Orion
Water Meter Yet?
All households in the Village are receiving
new Orion water meters. This is an upgrade
to the Village's existing water meter reading
system, at no cost to you.
Please make an appointment at the Village
Hall front desk or call 847.945.5000 e
Surprised by the Sight
of a Train While the
Gates Are Up?
To alleviate some questions and concerns
from residents regarding the operation
of rail crossings, warning bells, lights and
gates, Metra advises that there is one train
every weekday in the morning rush hour
and five trains in the afternoon/evening
rush hour, which terminate in Deerfield
and then return to Chicago. These trains
stay just north of the Greenwood Avenue
crossing while the engineer walks from the
locomotive to the cab car at the other end
of the train in preparation for the return
trip to Chicago. The gates at Greenwood
Avenue are wired to remain upright until
the dispatcher clears the signal for the train
to leave in the other direction. The signal
will not change to allow the train to leave
until the gates are fully lowered.
Also, at the Hazel Avenue and Osterman
Avenue crossings, gates will descend as
trains approach the station. If the train that
caused the gates to go down then stops at
the station, the gates will typically go back
up while the train is stopped. Once the train
starts to move again, the gates will go back
down before the train gets to the roadway
crossing. It is always smart to stop, look and
listen for a train before you cross the tracks.
Remember that gates should be down at all
times when a freight or Amtrak train passes
through town. e
Inflow and Infiltration
Private Building
Inspections
The Village of Deerfield applies significant
resources treating excessive clear water that
gets into the sanitary sewer system (known
as Inflow & Infiltration or I/I). The Village
identified and corrected I/I problems with
Village-operated systems, such as sewer
mains, manholes and lift stations, but that
reflects only 40% of the total Inflow &
Infiltration. The privately owned portion ac-
counts for the majority (60%) of the inflow.
Private property sewer connections are a
large source of this inflow. Inflow typically
occurs through improper sump pump and
foundation drain connections. The Village
is now investigating the sources of this
rain-related inflow to avoid higher water
treatment expenses in the future.
Because there are numerous potential
sources of I/I, the Village is working with
RJN Group Inc. to conduct residential and
commercial I/I inspections. The Village
was able to identify the Northeast quadrant
of the Village as high-priority based on
Village-wide sanitary sewer meter readings.
If you reside within our inspection sampling
area you will receive a letter explaining
the process. To view a map of the areas
included in the current inspection program,
please visit the Village website at www.
deerfield.il.us
Beginning in the Northeast quadrant, in-
spectors will be fact-finding to get an idea of
how widespread the I/I problem is. These
properly identified and bonded inspection
professionals, from RJN Group Inc., will
locate and quantify potential sources of I/I.
This information will help the Village deter-
mine ways to reduce I/I so that the Village
and its residents will not face higher water
treatment costs and to eliminate adverse
impacts on the environment.
For more information, please contact Public
Works at 847.317.7245 e
Page 2
Police Department
Turn on the Power of
Green
The North Shore Electricity Aggregation
Consortium Green Power Program
provides member residents and small
businesses with the opportunity to support
clean energy resources like wind. For
a small additional charge, MC Squared
Energy Services (mc2) will purchase
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
to cover 100% of your electricity supply
requirements. If you enroll today, your
electricity supply rate will increase to just
4.936 cents per kWh.
Take These Steps To “Go Green”
Today!
1. Go to the Village of Deerfield’s page on
www.NorthShoreElectricityAggregation.com
2. Click on “Green Power Program”
3. Enter your information:
• E-mail address
• ComEd account number
• Your service address zip code
What is a Rec?
A REC is created when on megawatt hour
of renewable energy is generated and placed
in the electricity grid.
Informational Event
Saturday, June 30, 2012
7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Deerfield Farmers Market
Deerfield Road & Robert York Avenue
For more information, go to www.
NorthShoreElectricityAggregation.com or call
888.808.7731 e
Veterans and
Currently Serving
Soldiers - Thank You
The Village of Deerfield honors those
residents on active duty in the Armed
Forces. As a tribute to these men and
women, a banner with their names is
displayed on the Village’s banner pole
during certain times of the year. Each
Veteran’s Day, a new updated banner
is created. If you know of a Deerfield
resident and/or Deerfield High School
graduate currently serving who may not
be listed on the banner, we ask that you
contact the Village at Jspagnoli@deerfield.
il.us or 847.719.7483, and give us his/her
name and branch of service. Thank you
for your help in honoring those serving
our country.
Deerfield American Legion Post 738,
Auxiliary Unit 738, and the Sons of the
American Legion Squadron 738 want
to take this opportunity to thank today’s
service members for the sacrifices they
are making for America. We ask families
with members serving on active duty
anywhere in the world to participate in
the historic Blue Star program, which
has been in place since World War I.
The Legion will provide you with a blue
star banner to display your pride in your
serving family member.
To support your military personnel
and show patriotism, please contact the
American Legion at 847.945.9821 or visit
www.deerfieldpost738.org e
Citizens’ Police
Academy
The Deerfield Citizens’ Police Academy
occurs each year and meets Wednesday
nights for twelve weeks from 7:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. at the Deerfield Police
Department located at 850 Waukegan
Road. The next Citizens’ Police Academy
will begin September 5th.
The two hour Academy sessions cover
a variety of subjects ranging from
basic law enforcement and its role in
the community to discussions and
demonstrations with specialized units
within Deerfield Police Department
including: SWAT, Mobile Field Force,
Gangs and Drug Suppression Unit, K-9
Unit, Traffic Unit, Crime Prevention
Unit, and Youth and Social Services
Division. Each session will have hands
on activities such as fingerprinting and
use of less-than-lethal weapons. During
each session, you will be able to ask
questions and interact with police officers
and Academy instructors.
Academy enrollment is limited. Citizens’
Police Academy application forms
are available at the Deerfield Police
Department at 850 Waukegan Road as
well as on the Village website. We accept
applications throughout the year. In
the weeks prior to the Academy start
date, the Academy Coordinator will
contact you to confirm your selection to
participate in the next Academy.
For more information, contact the Deerfield
Police Department’s Academy Coordinator
by phone at 847/945.8636 or by email at
cfry@deerfield.il.us e
ComEd Website Links
Outage Alerts: Need to report an outage? Text the word OUT to 26633 (ComEd) and get updates until your power is restored. Visit
www.ComEd.com/Text for more information and to sign up.
Outage Alerts: With ComEd’s outage map, customers can view all outages in the ComEd service area at once and zoom in and get
details on specific areas, such as the estimated restoration time & status of crews working to resolve problems. Check out the interactive
map at www.ComEd.com/Map e
Page 3
boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
deerfield park district
Pancake Breakfast at Jewett Park, July 4
Summer Sampler, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 &
August 5, 12
COHO Summer Classic Meet at Deer-
spring Pool, July 6-8
Eat to Beat Concert, July 11, 18, 25 &
August 1, 8, 15
Family Camp-out at Maplewood, July
14-15
Drive-in Theater at Mitchell Pool,
August 4
Extra Added Attraction at JPCC, August
6-10, & 13-17
Deerspring Pool closes, August 12
(Mitchell Pool open until September 3)
Family Theater Auditions, August 22,
23, 25
Family Theater Call Backs, August 26
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or visit
www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
deerfield public library
The Deerfield Public Library is now open
at their temporary location in Cadwell’s
Corerns, 7 N. Waukgen Road (intersection
of Lake Cook Road and Waukegan Road)
The renovation work at 920 Waukegan
Road is underway. This facility has been
secured with construction fencing and will
not be accessible on July 4th.
Kid Stuff
Drop-in Storytimes
July 18, 10 a.m.
August 1, 10 a.m.
Drop-in Crafts
July 18 & August 1, 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Book Discussions: The Candymakers by
Wendy Mass, July 19, 4 - 5 p.m. at Whole
Foods Market Deerfield
Teens
Pizza Bake-Off
July 11, 5 - 6 p.m. at Whole Foods Market
Deerfield
Teen Book Discussions: Feed by M.T. An-
derson, August 2, 4:00 p.m. at Starbucks,
675 Deerfield Road
Free ACT Practice Test
August, 25 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Adult Programs
Hot Summer Nights with Fifty Shades of
Grey, July 10, 7:30 p.m. at Trax Tavern and
Grill, 833 Deerfield Road
Voter Registration Courtesy of the League
of Women Voters, July 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Special Book Disscussion and Tasting
Joy of Cooking, August 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at
Whole Foods Market Deerfield
Thursday Book Discussions
How to Eat a Small Country: A Family’s
Pursuit of Happiness, One Meal at a Time by
Amy Finley, July 12, 10:30 a.m.
The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown, July
12, 10:30 a.m.
Crescent by Diana Abu-Jabar, August 9,
10:30 a.m.
Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka, August
16, 7:30 p.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
July 17 and August 21 at the Township
Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. For more
information, 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
Approved ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield and establishing an Infrastructure Impact Fee
Approved ordinance creating a Class K liquor license classification
Approved ordinance authorizing an amendment to a commercial planned unit development to permit the redevelopment of 350 S.
Waukegan Road (formerly George’s What’s Cooking)
Approved authorization to contract with Moore Landscapes for landscape maintenance services
Approved resolution regarding closure of Waukegan Road for Fourth of July Parade
Approved ordinance permitting a variation and sign modification for the McDonald’s restaurant at 50 Waukegan Road
Approved the report and recommendation of the Safety Council regarding a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Robert York Road and
Osterman Avenue
awards and proclamations
Proclaimed Civility Awareness Month on May 7, 2012
Proclaimed May 29 - June 3, 2012 as Hunger Awareness Week
Proclaimed Relay for Life Days on June 4, 2012
Presentation of the Illinois Association of Municipal Management Assistants’ Service Award to Assistant to the Village Manager Jennifer
Maltas
Presentation of the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to
Finance Director Robert Fialkowski for the Village’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending April 30,
2011
Proclamation honoring the service of Finance Director Robert Fialkowski for his professional and dedicated service to the Village of
Deerfield
Page 4
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2012
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 - 2012
We are once again pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report. This Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is
designed to inform you about the water we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable
supply of drinking water. The Village is committed to ensuring the quality and delivery of your water. We hope you find this
information useful. If you have any questions about this report or water quality, please contact Russ Olmstead, Deerfield
Water Department Supervisor, at 847.317.7245, or e-mail publicworks@deerfield.il.us.
We are also pleased to report that the drinking water provided by the Village meets or exceeds all State of Illinois and United
States Environmental Protection Agency 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 available at the Village of Deerfield Board meetings. 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 monitors
and tests your water through our water
control system as well as with weekly
physical samples. These samples are
submitted to the Highland Park Water
Plant, an IEPA certified laboratory, for
analysis. This ensures a rapid response
should there ever be a problem.
General Information
The sources of drinking water (both
tap and bottled water) include rivers,
lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs,
springs and wells. As water travels over
the surface of the land or through the
ground, it can dissolve naturally
occurring 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.
e
Page 5
2011 Water Quality Data - January 1 - December 31, 2011
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%
0.07
NTU
n/a
n/a
NO
NO
2011
2011
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
0.99
0.80
8.9
0.012
0.02-0.02
0.99-0.99
0.80-0.80
8.9-8.9
0.012-0.012
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
2011
2010
2011
2011
2011
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
.95
1.10
12.0
25.9
0.59 - .95
1.00 - 1.40
5.7-12.0
9.8-25.9
NO
NO
NO
NO
2011
2011
2011
2011
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 ensure the safest water possible, the State has required us to monitor some contaminants not required by Federal
regulations. Of those contaminants, only the one listed below was found in your water.
Inorganic
Contaminants State MCL Your Water Violation Explanation
Sulfate*500 ppm 30 ppm NO Erosion on natural deposits; Leaching
Special Information Available
Some people may be more vulnerable than others to contaminants in drinking water. 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
Page 6
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2012
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 this year. 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 Page 7
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2012
This schematic drawing details the water purification process that Highland Park utilizes to provide
clean water to all of its customers, including Deerfield.
scaps 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 watering. Group plants
together based on similar watering
needs.
9. Water your lawn and/or garden
during the coolest part of the day to
minimize evaporation. Apply water
slowly, exactly where it is needed.
Position sprinklers so that water
lands on the lawn and shrubs, not
on paved areas. Keep in mind that
sprinkling restrictions are in place
from May 15 -September 15.
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
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 washing
machine only when you have a full
load.
4. Take a short shower instead of a
bath. A bath uses 30 to 50 gallons of
water. Showers use about a gallon
of water per minute, or less if a flow
constrictor is installed.
5. Store drinking water in the refrig-
erator instead of letting the tap run
every time you want a glass of cool
water.
6. Never put water down the drain
when there may be another use for
it such as watering a plant or garden,
or doing housework.
7. Be conscientious of the amount
of water you use when running your
garbage disposal. Have your food
Our Water Source
Continued
The Illinois EPA considers all
surface sources of the communi-
ty water supply to be susceptible
to potential pollution problems.
The very nature of surface water
allows contaminants to migrate
into the intake with no protec-
tion, only dilution, hence the
reason for mandatory treatment
for all surface water supplies in
Illinois.
As 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 contamination.
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 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
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.
Page 8
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2012
Additional Contaminants
In accordance with the recommended protocol issued by the USEPA in January 2011, the City of Highland Park has instituted
a quarterly monitoring plan for Hexavalent Chromium. The USEPA does not have a MCL for the Hexavalent Chromium, nor
does it require testing for it.
Contaminates MCL Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Hexavalent
Chromium
NA NA Industrial Process from steel and pulp
mills
Raw (Lake) Water Finished (Treated)
Water
Distribution system
“maximum residence
time” Representative
Sample #1
Distribution system
“maximum residence
time” Representative
Sample #2
2011 - 1st Quarter 0.20 ppb 0.21 ppb 0.15 ppb 0.21 ppb
2011 - 2nd Quarter 0.09 ppb 0.19 ppb 0.17 ppb 0.14 ppb
2011 - 3rd Quarter 0.26 ppb 0.23 ppb 0.20 ppb 0.23 ppb
2011 - 4th Quarter 0.24 ppb 0.19 ppb 0.16 ppb 0.24ppb
Maximum
Contaminant
Level Goal
Total Coliform
Maximum
Contaminant
Level
Highest
No. of
Positive
Fecal Coliform or
E. Coli Maximum
Contaminant Level
Total No. of Positive
E. Coli or Fecal
Coliform Samples
Violation Likely source of
contamination
0 1 positive
monthly
sample
1 0 N Naturally present
in the environment
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
publicworks@deerfield.il.us, or visit the Village’s website at
www.deerfield.il.us 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 to provide fresh and safe potable water to all Village residents by continuously monitoring
and testing the water and implementing EPA regulations. Personnel also maintain, repair and replace water mains, water services
and fire hydrants as needed, upgrade and improve the distribution system, all in addition to maintaining the Village’s one elevat-
ed 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. e
Page 9
Temporary Library
Location - Now Open
The Deerfield Public Library is now open at
its temporary location in Cadwell’s Corners,
7 N. Waukegan Road (at the intersection of
Waukegan Road and Lake Cook Road).
Southlake Mosquito
Abatement District
Visit the Southlake Mosquito Abatement Dis-
trict website at www.SLMAD.org where you
will find information about mosquitoes, the
dangers they pose and how to help prevent
them.
Blue Bag Program
In collaboration with the Deerfield-Ban-
nockburn Fire Protection District, the Patty
Turner Center offers Blue Bags free of charge.
Blue Bags are bags that contain a list of all
your current medications, advanced direc-
tives, emergency contacts, identification and
insurance cards for paramedics and emer-
gency personnel to access in the case of an
emergency. The program’s goal is to ensure
your wishes can be honored and that neces-
sary information is available at the time of an
emergency.
For more information, please contact Margie
Fischer at 847.572.2658 e
Dine Out In
Deerfield is
On Facebook
Visit www.facebook.com/DineOutInDeerfield
and receive Deerfield restaurant specials and
coupons.
For more information visit the Deerfield-
Bannockburn-Riverwoods Chamber of
Commerce website at www.dbrchamber.com,
or call 847.945.4660. e
Community Info
2012 SUMMER CONCERT
SERIES
Thursday Night At
Deerfield Square
7:00 p.m., Thursday evenings
Bernard Forrest Plaza (between Whole
Foods Market & Barnes and Noble),
Deerfield Square, Downtown Deerfield
July 12
Lynne Jordan & The Shivers
July 19
Heartache Tonight
July 26
American English
Also note:
The annual Sidewalk Sale is from
July 19th through July 21st
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact CRM
Properties Group, Ltd. at 847.948.6500 e
Sign Up for Village E-
News Notifications
Stayed informed! Sign up for the Village’s
electronic newsletter to receive email
notifications such as road closures and
special events. Visit the Village’s website
at www.deerfield.il.us and click on the Con-
nect CTY logo to register.
It is important to keep your contact
information up-to-date because this is the
same database used to reach residents in
the case of an emergency.
Please note your information is safe, secure,
never shared and only used for Village
purposes. e
Garage Sale Permits
Garage Sale permits are available at
Village Hall. Permits are $5.00 and allow
two sales per year with a maximum of 4
consecutive days for each sale. e
Block Parties
If your block is planning a party, please
remember that such gatherings require a
permit. There is no fee, but the applica-
tion must be filled out so a temporary
street closure may be scheduled. The
application is available online at www.
deerfield.il.us e
Lawn Sprinkling
As a reminder, between May 15th and
September 15th lawn sprinkling regula-
tions are as follows: Even numbered
addresses may water on even numbered
dates from midnight - noon and/or from
6:00 p.m. - midnight. Odd numbered ad-
dresses may water on odd numbered dates
from midnight - noon and/or from 6:00
p.m. - midnight. This applies only to lawn
sprinkling. e
Yard Waste Collection
The cost of landscape waste stickers is
$2.55 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, which
may not exceed 4 feet in length, 30 inches
in circumference and 50 pounds in weight.
Collection runs through mid-December.
Questions regarding refuse collection may be
addressed to the Finance Department at
847.945.5000. e
Page 10
communityINFO
Lake County’s Oldest
Building Celebrates
175 Years
The Deerfield Historic Village is open
for the summer. Deerfield’s Casper Ott
log log house (1837),
the oldest surviving
building in Lake
County, is celebrat-
ing its 175th year.
Visitors are invited
to tour the cabin and four other build-
ings at the Deerfield Historic Village,
517 Deerfield Road, open Sundays from
2 to 4 p.m.
The Deerfield Area Historical Society,
an all volunteer nonprofit organization,
owns and maintains the Historic Vil-
lage, preserves and exhibits collections
of artifacts, documents and photo-
graphs, and educates the public about
early life in the area. Admission is free,
donations are welcomed.
If you enjoy history and interacting
with the public, the Historical Society
welcomes you to volunteer.
For more information, call 847.948.0680
or visit www.deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org
e
Attention Car
Collectors!
A special invitation is extended to
Deerfield area residents to display their
antique or classic car at the Deerfield
Area Historical Society’s 37th annual
Fall Festival on Sunday, September 23,
from 12 - 4 p.m., at the Deerfield His-
toric Village. Cars from the 1970’s and
earlier are welcome.
Please note: This is a showcase for
vehicles, not a competition.
For more information, call 847.948.0680
or email scramer724@yahoo.com e
Upcoming Events
@ PTC
For more information on any of the
programs listed below, or to register to be
a member, please contact the Patty Turner
Center at 847.940.4010 or visit
www.pattyturnercenter.org.
JULY
July 2, Open Mah Jongg
July 3, Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screen-
ing
July 6, Friday Flicks with Barry Bradford
July 9, Feldenkrais
July 10, Intro to iPhone
July 11, ACES, Adult Caregiver Education
and Support
July 12, Knitting Group
July 13, Book of the Month Club with
Barry Bradford
July 17, Men’s Club
July 19, Open Poker
July 20, Friday Flicks with Barry Bradford
July 23, Feldenkrais
July 24, Men’s Club
July 25, Life After Loss Grief Support
July 26, Knitting Group
July 27, Sock Hop Mixer
lending closet
The Patty Turner Center lends on a short
term basis, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath
benches, commodes, grabber sticks, etc. e
PTC Rentals
The Patty Turner Center offers customized
rental packages for adult groups of all
sizes. For more information, please contact
Beckie Korzyniewski at 847.572.2658 e
SHIP
Volunteers are available free of charge to
help interpret and resolve problems with
medical bills, Medicare Supplemental
Insurance and appeals. e
Reminders:
Household Chemical Waste
Collection
A household chemical waste collection will be
held on Saturday, July 7 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:30
p.m. at Deerfield High School, 1959 Wauke-
gan Road.
For information on acceptable materials, please
visit www.swalco.org e
Household Electronics
Collection
In cooperation with SWALCO, the Village will
sponsor household electronics collections.
Events are held at the Deerfield Public Works
Facility, 465 Elm Street, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00
p.m.
• August 18
• September 22 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
For a complete list of acceptable materials please
contact SWALCO at 847.336.9340 or visit
www.swalco.org e
Save the Date - Community
Services Day
The 8th annual Community Services Day will
take place at Brickyards Park on Saturday,
September 22, from noon - 4:00 p.m. This
event highlights the many services various
governmental agencies and service groups
offer to residents of Deerfield. Look for more
information in the next edition of D-Tales. e
Waste Management Holiday
Service
Due to the Independence Day holiday,
garbage and recycling will not be picked up
on Wednesday, July 4th. Residents with a
regularly scheduled Wednesday pickup will
be delayed 1 day, until Thursday, July 5. If
you are missed please call Waste Management
at 800/796.9696 or email villageofdeerfield@
wm.com e
Page 11
Vehicl
e
S
t
i
c
k
e
r
s
Vehicle sti
c
k
e
r
s
m
u
st
b
e
di
s
pl
a
y
e
d
b
y
July 1st
! Please co
nt
a
ct t
h
e
Fi
n
a
n
c
e
Departm
e
nt
at
8
4
7
/
9
4
5.
5
0
0
0 f
o
r
more info
r
m
ati
o
n.
lastPAGE
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)
PRESORTED
STANDARD U.S.
POSTAGE
PAID
Permit No. 1
Deerfield, Illinois
D-Tales
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
POSTAL CUSTOMER
DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015
Stay
in Tow
n
For Fa
m
i
l
y
D
a
y
s
July 3
rd & July 4
th
Utility Billing Schedule
The residential Village bills are sent out on a quarterly basis for water, sewer, and refuse.
In order to assist residents in understanding billing dates and due dates, the Finance
Department has provided the following schedule:
Account #s 01-0000 -15-9999
Bills Mailed: 8/10/12, 11/09/12
Due Dates: 9/3/12, 12/3/12
Account #s 21-0000 -39-9999
Bills Mailed: 9/10/12, 12/10/12
Due Dates: 10/1/12, 1/2/13
Account #s 41-0000 -54-9999
Bills Mailed: 7/10/12, 10/10/12, 1/10/13
Due Dates: 8/1/12, 11/1/12, 2/1/13
Commercial accounts (accounts beginning with 61) are billed on a monthly basis.
Please note: There is a 10% late fee for bills that are not paid by their due date.
The Village encourages residents to utilize the drop box located on Jewett Park Drive
by Village Hall to make payments. This will ensure that your payment is processed in a
timely manner and will save you postage.
Of course, bills can be paid in person at Village Hall from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, or via mail.
Questions should be directed to the Finance Department at 847/945.5000. e