Vol. 37, No. 4 - Jul/Aug 2015D-Tales
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Vol. 37, No. 4July/August 2015
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 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
July 9 & 23, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
July 9, 7:00 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
July 14, 7:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Commission
July 27, 5 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
July 27, 7:30 p.m.
August
Board of Trustees
August 3 & 17, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Commission
August 6, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
August 13 & 27, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
August 11, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
August 24, 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• Street Rehabilitation Project
Page 3:
• Curfew Law
Page 5:
•Water Report
Page 10:
• Family Days Schedule of Events
Deerfield Family Days
Back for Another Blast
Deerfield Family Days will kick off another
two days of fun July 3rd and 4th. Join
family and friends for a holiday filled with
fun and entertainment!
The spectacular fireworks show will be held
Friday, July 3rd, at Brickyards Park with live
entertainment. The gates will open at 5 p.m.
and food and drink concessions will be avail-
able for purchase.
On Saturday, July 4th, head on over to the
festivities at Jewett Park including a pancake
breakfast, dog show, petting zoo, the flower
show and a variety of games. The parade
starts at noon on Saturday and will travel
from Deerspring Pool, west to Waukegan
Road, north to Hazel and end at Jewett Park.
Funding for Family Days comes from the
generous support of many Deerfield resi-
dents and corporate sponsors. Please con-
sider making a donation at the event.
See the enclosed Family Days insert and the list
of events on Page 10 for a complete schedule of
events, menus, sponsors and more! e
Water Meter
Replacement Program
Several years ago the Village of Deerfield
began installing new water meters that use
radio frequency technology to send water
usage information directly to the Village.
The new meters simplify the meter reading
process and provide more accurate readings.
To speed up the installation process,
the Village hired Professional Meters
Incorporated (PMI) to install the remaining
1,200 meters that have yet to be replaced.
PMI began installing new water meters in
May. In the first two weeks, over 200 water
meters were replaced.
Deerfield Road Utility
Work Starting Soon
Utility relocation work is planned along
Deerfield Road between the Metra
underpass in Deerfield to U.S. 41 in the City
of Highland Park this summer in advance of
the roadway reconstruction project that is
slated for 2016.
AT&T will be relocating a main feeder for
telecommunications along the north side of
Deerfield Road. Commonwealth Edison will
be relocating overhead power poles along
the south side of Deerfield Road. Work will
begin after the Independence Day holiday
and will continue through the end of the
year. The work will result in lane closures and
possible travel delays.
The Village has designed a project
specific website for the Deerfield Road
Reconstruction Project, www.deerfieldroad.
com. While visiting the website you can
sign up to “Get Updates” from Village staff
regarding utility work. The website will also
give up to date information for motorists,
businesses, and other interested parties
throughout the 2016 construction season.
For more information contact the
Department of Public Works and
Engineering at 847.317.7245, via e-mail
at pw@deerfield.il.us , or visit the project-
specific website. e
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Public Works
Water Meters
Continued from Page 1
Residents whose meters still need
to be replaced have already received
three notifications, including their final
notification, from the Village and PMI.
Residents who have not received any
notification have already had their meters
replaced and do not need to contact the
Village or PMI.
The Village encourages those residents
who have been notified to contact PMI to
schedule a meter replacement appointment
as soon as possible. The meter replacement
program will conclude by the end of July.
At that point, any remaining residents who
have not scheduled an appointment may
have water service interruption.
To schedule an appointment, please call
PMI at (866) 260-3176. In most cases,
the installation process takes less than 45
minutes. As always, the Village advises
residents to ask for credentials before
allowing any contractor inside.
For more information, contact Public Works
Analyst Justin Keenan at jkeenan@deerfield.
il.us or 847.719.7462. e
2015 Street
Rehabilitation Project
The Village of Deerfield’s 2015 Street
Rehabilitation Project will reconstruct
and rehabilitate Central Avenue between
Wilmot Road and Elm Street in the Village’s
southwest quadrant.
The Village has awarded the construction
contract to A-Lamp Concrete Contrac-
tors. The scope of work for the project is
curb and sidewalk replacement, roadway
replacement, and storm sewer repairs. Con-
struction of the project is likely to begin
in August of 2015 and will be complete in
November of 2015.
The Village will be providing specific infor-
mation on the Village website, www.deer-
field.il.us, where residents can learn up-to-
date information regarding the project. By
visiting the Village website, and following
the “Construction Updates” tab, residents
can also sign up to receive e-mail notifica-
tion regarding construction operations.
For more information, contact the Village of
Deerfield Department of Public Works and
Engineering at 847.317.2490 or visit the Vil-
lage website. e
Deerfield Flood
Information:
Installment 2 of 3
Flood Hazard Areas
Special Flood Hazard Areas (100-year
floodplain) in the Village of Deerfield are
located near the Middle Fork and West Fork
of the North Branch of the Chicago River.
The eastern portion of Deerfield is in the
Middle Fork watershed, while the western
part of town is in the West Fork watershed.
For a detailed map visit the Village of Deer-
field website www.deerfield.il.us under maps
and information.
Information on whether your property is in
the 100-year floodplain can be obtained by
visiting the Engineering Department and
having a staff member help you. Contact the
Engineering Department at 847.317.2490
for further assistance.
Flood Safety
The following common-sense
guidelines can help protect you from
the dangers of flooding:
• Do not drive through a flooded area.
More people drown in cars than
anywhere else. Do not drive
around barriers.
• Do not walk through flowing water.
Currents can be deceptive. Six inches
of water can knock you off your feet.
Flood Recommendations
• Stay away from power lines and
electrical wires. If your house is about
to be flooded, turn off the power at
the service box. Electrical current can
travel through water. Electrocution
is the second leading cause of death
during floods.
• Be alert for gas leaks. Turn off the gas
to your house before it floods. If you
smell gas, report it to a Village official
or your gas company. Do not use
candles, lanterns or open flames if you
smell gas or are unsure if your gas has
been shut off.
• Keep children away from the flood wa-
ters, ditches, culverts and storm drains.
Flood waters can carry unimaginable
items that have dislodged themselves.
• Clean everything that has been wet.
Flood water will be contaminated with
sewage and other chemicals that pose
severe health threats.
• Look out for animals, especially
snakes. Small animals that have been
flooded out of their homes may seek
shelter in yours.
• Do not use gas engines, such as genera-
tors, or charcoal fires indoors during
power outages. Carbon monoxide ex-
haust can pose serious health hazards.
Property Protection
If your property is susceptible to flooding,
there are many flood damage reduction
measures you can employ.
• Watertight seals can be applied to
brick and block walls to protect against
low-level flooding.
• Utilities, such as heating and air
conditioning systems, water heaters
and other major appliances, can be
elevated to higher floors in the struc-
ture or on raised platforms.
• Temporary measures such as moving
furniture and other valuables to
higher floors or sandbagging exterior
openings will also help.
• Elevating or relocating the entire struc-
ture may also be a feasible option.
More detailed information regarding flood-
related issues in Deerfield is available from:
• FEMA.gov website
• Village of Deerfield Engineering
Department
847.317.2490
• Floodplain FAQ page on the www.
deerfield.il.us website.
• Deerfield Library e
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Police Department
Leave Fireworks to the
Professionals
With the warm weather and family events,
the Fourth of July should be a fun time with
great memories. But please remember, the
use of fireworks in Deerfield is significantly
restricted by Village Ordinance.
The best way to protect your family is to not
use any fireworks at home; instead, attend
public fireworks displays and leave the
lighting to the professionals.
Each July 4th, thousands of people
nationwide, most often children and teens,
are injured while using consumer fireworks.
Stay safe this year and join us at our
Deerfield Family Days fireworks on July 3 at
Brickyards Park. e
Deerfield Curfew Law
Our curfew ordinance was created for the
safety of minors as well as to maintain the
quality of life throughout Deerfield.
It is applicable to those ages 17 and under
during the following times:
• Sunday-Thursday: 11 p.m.- 6 a.m.
• Friday-Saturday: 12:00 a.m. - 6 a.m.
Illinois State law provides that drivers
under 18 may not operate a motor
vehicle between the hours of 10 p.m. and
6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and
between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., Friday and
Saturday. Curfew applies year-round,
including holidays.
During allowed driving times, the number
of passengers is limited to one person under
age 20, unless the additional passenger is a
sibling, step-sibling, child, or step-child of
the driver.
Exemptions in the law allow new drivers to
drive to and from employment or school-
sanctioned activities outside the restricted
times. Underage drivers convicted of
violating the driving curfew may have their
driver’s license suspended. e
Police: See Something,
Say Something
If you see something suspicious taking
place, call the Police Department
immediately. This allows the Police
Department to respond in a prompt
manner and have a better chance of
resolving the matter.
No Police Department can function
effectively without the concerned assistance
of responsible citizens. We are depending
on you to call us and tell us whenever you
observe suspicious persons, activities or
motor vehicles.
Call 9-1-1 when you see a crime in
progress or it just occurred. Call the Police
non-emergency number, 847.945.8636,
when you want to file a police report that
is delayed. e
Overnight Parking
By Village ordinance, no vehicles are
allowed to park on the street between the
hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
If you are having work done to your
driveway or are having guests with more
cars than your driveway can accommodate,
please call the Police Department non-
emergency number at 847.945.8636
before 2 a.m. You will need to provide the
location, the date(s) the car will be parked
and precise license plate of the car that will
be parked on the street overnight.
Sprinkling Restrictions
The Illinois Division of Water Resources
requires that municipalities using Lake
Michigan water restrict lawn sprinkling
between May 15 and September 15.
Accordingly, Deerfield’s restrictions during
this period are as follows: Even numbered
addresses may sprinkle on even numbered
days from midnight to noon and from
6:00 p.m. to midnight. Odd numbered
addresses may sprinkle on odd numbered
days from midnight to noon and from 6:00
p.m. to midnight.
Sprinkling is not allowed for anyone
between the hours of noon to 6:00 p.m.
Fines for violators are $25 per occurrence
for residential properties, and $100 for non-
residential properties. These restrictions
apply only to lawn sprinkling.
Newly sodded areas of lawns may be
watered at any time on any day for the two
(2) week period following the installation
of such sod.
Follow the Police
Department on Twitter
and Facebook
Follow us at:
• facebook.com/DeerfieldPD
• twitter.com/DeerfieldILPD
ComEd Website Links
Outage Alerts: Need to report an outage? Text the word OUT to 26633 (ComEd) and get updates until your power is restored.
Visit www.ComEd.com/Text for more information and to sign up.
Outage Maps: With ComEd’s outage map, customers can view all outages in the ComEd service area at once and zoom in to
get details on specific areas, such as the estimated restoration time and status of crews working to resolve problems. Check out the
interactive map at www.ComEd.com/Map e
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boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
deerfield park district
Summer Camps run weekly all
summer long!
July 5, 12, 19, 26 - Summer Sampler Con-
certs at Mitchell Park
July 8, 15, 22 & 29 - Eat to the Beat Con-
certs at Jewett Park
July 10 - 12 - COHO Swim Team Summer
Classic Meet at Deerspring Pool
July 13 - Summer Camps second three
week sessions begin
July 18 - 19 - Family Campout at
Maplewood Park
August 1 - Dive-In Theater at
Mitchell Pool
August 2 & 9 - Summer Sampler Concerts
at Mitchell Park
August 5 - Eat to the Beat Concert at
Jewett Park
August 10 - 14 - Extra Added Attraction
summer camp programs at JPCC
August 15 - Movie in Maplewood Park
August 17 - 21 - Extra Added Attraction
summer camp programs at JPCC
August 19, 20 & 22 - Deerfield Family
Theater Auditions for Mary Poppins
August 20 - COHO Swim Team fall
tryouts at SRC
August 23 - Disc Golf Tournament
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
deerfield public Library
Please register for Library programs in
advance online at deerfieldlibrary.org, by
phone at 847.945.3311 or in person.
Belly Dancing (Grades 1-3)
Saturday, July 11, 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Learn basic movements and a fun dance
routine. Also, learn about the history of
Eastern-style Egyptian dancing. All bellies
welcome; both boys and girls.
Getting Started in Genealogy
Wednesday, July 22, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Author Grace Dumelle (“Finding Your
Chicago Ancestors”) will get you started
on working backwards, using the census,
and being a detective.
Welcome to Ralph’s World!
Saturday, July 25, 11:00. – 11:50 a.m.
(Family Program; all ages)
Grammy-nominated children’s
songwriter Ralph Covert will engage
his young (and not-so-young) fans with
story and dancing songs, and a healthy
dose of pure silliness.
Music Discussion: Battle of the Drummers
Wednesday, July 29, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
We’ll listen to some of the most
celebrated drummers and talk about what
made them great.
Let’s Make Some Music
Thursday, July 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Grades
3-5, with and without special needs)
In partnership with the Institute for
Therapy through the Arts, explore musical
improv, music technology, movement,
and adapted instrument playing.
Video Chatting
Wednesday, August 5, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Learn how to use Skype and/or FaceTime
on your computer and phone. Bring
laptop/phones or just observe.
Gardening in Miniature
Thursday, August 6, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
University of Illinois Extension Master
Gardener will demonstrate the proper
construction of a miniature garden.
Beach Party with Dave Rudolf
Saturday, August 8, 11:00-11:45 a.m.
(Family Program; all ages)
Get down to the tunes of Jimmy Buffet,
Harry Belafonte, and others, and we’ll do
the limbo, shake some shakers, and more
beach party fun.
Intro to HTML
Tuesday, August 11, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Learn the basics of creating HTML code,
options for building websites, and more
fun things to do with HTML5.
College Bound: Financial Aid 101
Wednesday, August 12, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
(Parents and Teens)
Learn about aid categories, the most
common types of grants and programs
issued by the federal government, and
reference helpful websites to use during
the application process.
west deerfield
township
Township Board meetings will be held
July 21 and August 18 at the Township
Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. For more
information, visit www.westdeerfieldtown-
ship.org.
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes for Village
Board meetings or to watch meetings on demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
village board action
Authorized purchase of two new 2015 GMC Four-Wheel Drive Conventional One Ton Truck with Dump Body and Plow
Authorized purchase of a new 2015 Four-Wheel Drive Truck with Eight-Foot Service Body and Plow
Approved waiver of competitive bidding and Authorized a contract for the North Trail Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project
Approved an ordinance authorizing a variation from the Zoning Ordinance for relief from rear yard coverage at 1152 Chestnut Ave
Approved an ordinance authorizing a variation to permit an addition to an existing detached garage in the rear yard at 829 Cedar Terrace
Approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015, of the Village of Deerfield
Authorized award of a contract for the Deerfield Road Pump Station UST Replacement Design
Authorized award of a contract for the Storm Station Control Panel Replacement
Approved a resolution closing a portion of Waukegan Road for the 4th of July Parade
Approved a resolution authorizing a collective bargaining agreement between the Village of Deerfield and the International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local 150
Approved a resolution urging protection of Local Government revenues
awards and proclamations
Proclaimed May 1, 2015, as Boy Scout Troop 50 Day in the Village of Deerfield
Proclaimed May 17, 2015, as Preeclampsia Awareness Day in the Village of Deerfield
Recognized Chicagoland Jewish High School’s Model United Nations team for winning first place in the Model U.N. Championship
Recognized Farmers Market poster contest winner Parker James
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois 2015
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 - 2015
We are once again pleased and proud to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report. This Consumer Confidence Report
(CCR) is designed to inform you about the water we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and
dependable supply of drinking water. The Village is committed to ensuring the quality and delivery of your water. We hope
you find this information useful. If you have any questions about this report or water quality, please contact Russ Olmstead,
Deerfield Water Department Supervisor, at 847.317.7245, or publicworks@deerfield.il.us, or visit www.deerfield.il.us.
We are also pleased to report that the drinking water provided by the Village meets or exceeds all State of Illinois and United
States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and that we are not operating under any variance or exemption
from the established drinking water regulations or standards. Opportunities for participation in the decision-making process-
es that affect drinking water quality are also available at the Deerfield Village Board meetings on the first and third Mondays
of every month. e
About the Data
On the following pages you will find
information regarding:
Organic Carbon – The percentage of
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal
was measured each month and the sys-
tem met all TOC removal requirements
set, unless a TOC violation is noted in
the violations section.
Turbidity (NTU) – Turbidity is a mea-
sure of the cloudiness of the water. It is
monitored because it is a good indica-
tor of water quality and the effective-
ness of the filtration and disinfectants.
Sodium – There is no State or Federal
maximum contaminant level (MCL)
for sodium. Monitoring is performed
to provide information to consumers
and health officials that are concerned
about sodium intake due to dietary pre-
cautions. Those on a sodium-restricted
diet should consult a physician about
the level of sodium in the water.
Lead & Copper – The Village contin-
ues to be in compliance with regula-
tions for lead and copper control. (See
Lead and Copper Explanation)
Unregulated Contaminants –
An MCL for this has not been
established by either State or Federal
regulations, nor has mandatory health
effects language. The purpose for
monitoring this is to assist the U.S.
EPA in determining the occurrence of
unregulated contaminants in drinking
water and whether future regulation
is warranted.
In addition to the above-mentioned
tests, Deerfield continuously monitors
and tests your water through our water
control system as well as with weekly
physical samples. These samples are
submitted to the Central Lake County
Joint Action Water Agency, an EPA
certified laboratory, for analysis. This
ensures a rapid response should there
ever be a problem.
General Information
The sources of drinking water (both tap
and bottled water) include rivers, lakes,
streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and
wells. As water travels over the surface
of the land or through the ground, it
can dissolve naturally occurring miner-
als and radioactive material and can
pick up substances resulting from the
presence of animals or from human ac-
tivity. Possible contaminants consist of:
Microbial contaminants, such as
viruses and bacteria, which may
come from sewage treatment plants,
septic systems, agricultural livestock
operations and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts
and metals, which can be naturally
occurring or result from urban storm
water runoff, industrial or domestic
wastewater discharges, oil and gas pro-
duction, mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which
may come from sources such as
agriculture, urban storm water runoff
and residential uses.
Organic chemical contaminants,
including synthetic and volatile organic
chemicals, which are by-products of
industrial processes and petroleum
production, and can also come from gas
stations, urban storm water runoff and
septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which
may be naturally occurring or the
result of oil and gas production and
mining activities.
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink,
EPA prescribes regulations that limit
the amount of certain contaminants in
water provided by public water systems.
FDA regulations establish limits for
contaminants in bottled water, which
must provide the same protection to
ensure public health.
Contaminants Monitoring Results
The Village of Deerfield and City of
Highland Park routinely monitor for
contaminants in your drinking water
according to Federal and State laws. e
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2014 Water Quality Data - January 1 - December 31, 2014
Containment
(units)
EPA
MCLG
EPA
MCL
High-
Level
Found
Range of
Detection
Viola-
tion
Date of
Sample
Typical Source
of Contamination
Microbial Contaminants
Turbidity (%<0.3 NTU)*
Turbidity (1.0 NTU)*
n/a
n/a
0.3
NTU
1 NTU
100%
0.391
NTU
n/a
n/a
NO
NO
2014
2014
Soil runoff
Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Barium (ppm)*
Fluoride (ppm)*
Sodium (ppm)*
2
4
n/a
2
4
n/a
.021
1.09
10
.021-.021
1.09-1.09
10-10
NO
NO
NO
2014
2014
2014
Discharge from drilling wastes,
metal refineries, erosion of
natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits;
water additive that promotes
strong teeth; discharge from
fertilizer and aluminum facto-
ries.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Disinfection / Disinfection By-products
Chlorine (ppm)
Total Haloacetic Acids
[HAAS] (ppb)
TTHM [Total
Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
4
n/a
n/a
4
60
80
.80
14.0
29.0
.50- 1.1
7.0-17.8
12.1-38.5
NO
NO
NO
2014
2014
2014
Water additive used to control
microbes.
By-product of drinking water
chlorination.
By-product of drinking water
chlorination.
Additional Contaminants (Unregulated)
In an effort to ensure the safest water possible, the State has required us to monitor some contaminants not required by Fed-
eral regulations. Of those contaminants, only the ones listed below were found in your water.
Sulfate (ppm)*
Zinc (ppm)*
n/a
5
100
5
31.0
0.007
31.0 - 31.0
0.0074-0.0074
NO
NO
2014
2014
Erosion on natural deposits
Erosion on natural deposits;
metal factory discharge
Lead and Copper
Lead
MCLG
Lead
Action
Level (AL)
Lead 90th
%-tile
# Sites
Over Lead
AL
Copper
MCLG
Copper
Action
Level (AL)
Copper 90th
%-tile
# Sites Over
Copper AL
Likely Source of
Contamination
0 15 ppb 0 ppb 0 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm 0.179ppm 0 Corrosion; erosion
*Reported by the City of Highland Park
Special Information Available
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised
individuals, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people
with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These
people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means
to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking
Water Hotline at 800.426.4791. e
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2015
Lead and Copper Testing
The IEPA lead and copper testing program began in 1992. Due to consistent
low concentration levels of lead and copper, the Village has been placed on a
reduced testing cycle by the IEPA and is only required to test every three years.
Currently, a round of testing consists of 30 samples. Our most recent round of
lead and copper testing took place in 2012 with all samples reporting below the
action levels for lead and copper. Our next round of testing will occur in 2015.
The Village is in full compliance with all State and Federal regulations governing
the control of lead and copper within public drinking water supplies. If present,
elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant
women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials
and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Village
is responsible for providing high-quality drinking water, but cannot control the
variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been
sitting for several hours, you can minimize potential for lead exposure by flush-
ing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cook-
ing. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your
water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps
you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water
Hotline at 800.426.4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead e
Lake Michigan: Our
Water Source
The Village of Deerfield purchases all
of its water from the City of Highland
Park. Highland Park draws its raw wa-
ter from a 54-inch intake pipe located
a mile off shore in Lake Michigan at a
depth of approximately 30 feet. In ad-
dition, there are two smaller pipes used
as secondary intakes, which are 16 and
20 inches in diameter.
Lake Michigan, like the other Great
Lakes, was formed as glaciers retreated
north during the last ice age. Lake
Michigan is the largest lake completely
within the United States at 118 miles
wide and 307 miles long. Lake Michi-
gan averages 279 feet in depth and
reaches 925 feet at its deepest point.
The lake’s drainage basin, which is ap-
proximately twice as large as its 22,300
square miles of surface water, includes
portions of Illinois, Indiana, Michi-
gan and Wisconsin. The Great Lakes
are among the world’s most valuable
sources of fresh surface water. Almost
half of all the liquid fresh water in the
world is found in the Great Lakes.
Most of the world’s surface fresh water
is locked away in the ice caps around
the North and South Poles, which
makes us appreciate the Great Lakes
that much more.
All sources of drinking water, includ-
ing Lake Michigan, are subject to
potential contamination by items that
are naturally occurring or man made.
Those elements may be microbes,
organic or inorganic chemicals, or ra-
dioactive materials. All drinking water,
including bottled water, may reason-
ably be expected to contain at least
small amounts of some contaminants.
The presence of contaminants does
not necessarily indicate that the water
poses a health risk. Susceptibility is
defined as the likelihood for the source
water of a public water system to be
contaminated at concentrations that
would pose a concern.
Definitions
In the previous tables you will find many terms and abbreviations with which you
may not be familiar. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided
the following definitions:
ppm - Parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L) – or one ounce per 7,350
gallons of water.
ppb - Parts per billion or micrograms per liter (mcg/L) – or one ounce per
7,350,000 gallons of water.
ppt - Parts per trillion or nanograms per liter (nanograms/L) – or one ounce per
7,350,000,000 gallons of water.
NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Unit; used to measure the cloudiness in drink-
ing water.
% < 0.3 NTU - Percent samples less than 0.3 NTU.
Mrem/yr - Millirems per year, used to measure radiation absorbed by the body.
pCi/l - Picocuries per liter; used to measure radioactivity.
# pos/mo - Number of positives per month.
AL - Action Level or the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded,
triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
TT - Treatment Technique or a required process intended to reduce the level of a
contaminant in drinking water.
MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level or the highest level of a contaminant
allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible, using
the best available treatment technology.
MCLG - Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or the level of a contaminant in
drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
n/a - Not applicable. e
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2015
This schematic drawing details the water purification process that Highland Park utilizes to provide
clean water to all of its customers, including Deerfield.
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
restrictor is installed.
5. Store drinking water in the
refrigerator instead of letting the tap
run every time you want a glass of
cool water.
6. Never put water down the drain
when there may be another use for it
such as watering a plant or garden, or
doing housework.
7. Be conscientious of the amount
of water you use when running your
garbage disposal. Have your food
scraps cut into small pieces so they
can be disposed of quickly, minimiz-
ing the amount of time you need to
run the faucet.
8. For landscaping and gardens
choose plants that are native to the
area in which you live or plants that
are drought resistant. Native plants
are accustomed to the natural amount
of precipitation that occurs in the area
where they are found and normally
do not require any additional water-
ing. Group plants together based on
similar watering needs.
9. Water your lawn and/or garden
during the coolest part of the day to
minimize evaporation. Apply water
slowly, exactly where it is needed.
Position sprinklers so that water lands
on the lawn and shrubs, not on paved
areas. Keep in mind that sprinkling
restrictions are in place from May 15 -
September 15.
10. Use a bucket of water and a spray
head on the hose to wash your car. A
running hose can waste hundreds of
gallons of water in the time it takes to
wash a car.
For more conservation tips, visit the
American Water Works Association
website at www.awwa.org e
Our Water Source
Continued
The Illinois EPA (IEPA) consid-
ers all surface sources of the
community water supply to be
susceptible to potential pollution
problems. The very nature of sur-
face water allows contaminants
to migrate into the intake with
no protection, only dilution,
hence the reason for mandatory
treatment for all surface water
supplies in Illinois.
As previously mentioned, Highland
Park has three intake lines. The 54
inch intake pipe is normally used
alone with the two smaller intakes
used to augment high demand or
during maintenance of the 54 inch
pipe. As these are closer to the shore,
they have a greater susceptibility to
be influenced by potential sources of
contamination. However, regardless
of which lines are used, the finished
water leaving the Highland Park Wa-
ter Plant always meets or exceeds all
IEPA and EPA regulations.
More information about contami-
nants and potential health effects can
be obtained by calling the Environ-
mental Protection Agency’s Safe
Drinking Water Hotline at 800.426.
4791. To access the Highland Park
Water Assessment Summary, visit:
http://www.epa.state.il.us/
cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.
pl?rm=show_facility_detail&facility_
number=0970500&cws=y e
Top 10 Ways to
Conserve Water
Conserving water is easy if you follow
these helpful tips:
1. Test for a leaking toilet by adding
food coloring to the tank.
If any color appears in the bowl
after 30 minutes, your toilet is
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2015
Consumer Confidence Rule
The Consumer Confidence Rule requires community water systems to prepare and provide to their customers annual con-
sumer confidence reports on the quality of the water delivered by the systems.
Violations Table
Violation Type Violation Begin Violation End Violation Explanation
Maximum
Contaminant
Level Goal
Total Coliform
Maximum
Contaminant
Level
Highest
No. of
Positive
Total
Coliform
Samples
Fecal Coliform or
E. Coli Maximum
Contaminant Level
Total No. of Positive
E. Coli or Fecal
Coliform Samples
Violation Likely source of
contamination
0 1 positive
monthly
sample
1 A routine sample
and a repeat sample
are total coliform
positive and one is
also fecal coliform or
E. Coli positive.
1 NO Total Coliform:
Naturally present
in the environment
E.Coli/Fecal
Coliform: Human
and animal fecal
waste
Residential Village utility bills are sent out on a quarterly
basis for water, sewer, and refuse. In order to assist residents
in understanding billing dates and due dates, the Finance
Department has provided the following schedule:
Account #s 01-0000 -15-9999
Bills Mailed: 8/10/15, 11/10/15
Due Dates: 9/1/15, 12/1/15
Account #s 21-0000 -39-9999
Bills Mailed: 9/10/15, 12/10/15
Due Dates: 10/1/15, 1/4/16
Account #s 41-0000 -54-9999
Bills Mailed: 7/10/15, 10/9/15, 1/8/16
Due Dates: 8/3/15, 11/2/15, 2/1/16
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. Bills can also be paid via automated bill pay
(direct debit), by credit card via Illinois E-Pay (online
only), in person, or via mail.
Questions should be directed to the Finance Department at
847.945.5000. e
CCR Adequacey/
Availability/Content
7/01/2014 2014 We failed to provide you, our drinking water customers,
an annual report that adequately informed you about the
quality of our drinking water and the risks from exposure to
contaminants detected in our drinking water
Health Effects of Total Coliform and E. Coli or Fecal Coliform
Coliform Bacteria:
These are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful
bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and was a warning of potential problems.
Fecal Coliforms and E. Coli Bacteria:
These are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in
these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches and other symptoms. They may pose a
special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
Last year, we left out the violation summary table and corresponding corrective actions. This year, we are making sure to
include all required consumer confidence report elements.
Deerfield Utility Billing Schedule
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villageNEWS
DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS
July 3 & July 4, 2015
CELEBRATE FIREWORKS, FOOD AND FUN
WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Friday, July 3rd – Brickyards Park
Noon Poster contest entries due at KoenigRubloff Realty Group and the Italian Kitchen.
5:00 p.m. GATES OPEN: Concession sales begin (food and soft drinks available)
6:00 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment by Energy Productions!
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Silent Auction!
5:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. Super Stolie: Children’s entertainment at Brickyards Park
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. RC Juggle: Balloon Twister
7:00 p.m. Raising of the Flag by the American Legion and singing of the National Anthem
Dusk FIREWORKS: A new and thrilling display!
NO PETS ALLOWED IN THE PARK -NO ADMISSION FEES
Saturday, July 4th – Jewett Park
8:00 to 10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast: Jewett Park Shelter hosted by Cookers Red Hots
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Arts and Crafts Sales: Jewett Park Grounds
8:00 a.m. Deerfield Rotary Club 10k Race/5K Walk: Registration from 7:15 -7: 45 a.m. Starts at
Walden School. CARA certified.
8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Bike Parade: Parking Lot at Rosemary and Deerfield (bikes must be pre-decorated)
(Bike Parade starts at 9:00 a.m.)
8:45 to 10:00 a.m. Dog Show: Jewett Park
10:00 to noon Energy Productions provides live entertainment
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rides, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Corporate Booths, and Concessions: Jewett Park
Grounds
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Flower Show: Submit flowers for judging between 7:30 -9:00 a.m., Oak Room, Jewett
Park Community Center
11:00 a.m. Deerfield Community Concert Band at Village Hall
noon SPECTACULAR PARADE – Deerfield Lions Club
Parade Route: Deerspring Pool to Waukegan Road, Waukegan Road to Hazel Avenue,
Ending at Jewett Park
1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Free Swimming for everyone at Deerspring Pool and Mitchell Pool
Unlimited Ride Wrist Bands – $10.00 before the event/$15 for the first and $10 per each additional at the event. Wrist bands avail-
able for pre-sale at Village Hall and Jewett Park Community Center through July 1.
Thank you to all Family Days sponsors!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
Barb Reich at 847.848.3048 or John P. Coughenour at 847.366.7554
Family Days Commission Co-Chairs
For More Information visit www.deerfield.il.us/Familydays
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communityINFO
Tour the Deerfield
Historic Village
The Deerfield Area Historical Society
hosts free tours of the Deerfield Historic
Village, 517
Deerfield Road,
on Sundays
from 2 to 4 p.m.
Visit the oldest
building in Lake
County, the 177
year-old Caspar
Ott log house, two pre-Civil War era
houses, a carriage house and a one-room
schoolhouse that has been a favorite with
children for many years. The Historical
Society, a donor-supported, nonprofit
organization, maintains the Historic
Village. Call 847.948.0680 for
more information. e
West Deerfield Township
Food Pantry Donations
The West Deerfield Township Food
Pantry gratefully accepts donations of
canned food, household goods, and
personal hygiene products throughout
the summer months.
Donations are accepted anytime
during regular Township hours,
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30
p.m., at the Township Center, 601
Deerfield Road, Deerfield (one block
east of Deerfield Rd.) Food Pantry
volunteers are also welcome.
Please call the Township office at
847.945.0614 to schedule a time, or
for more information on Food Pantry
volunteer opportunities. e
Southlake Mosquito
Abatement District
Visit the Southlake Mosquito Abatement
District website at www.SLMAD.org
where you will find information about
mosquitoes, the dangers they pose and
how to help prevent them. 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 7, Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar
July 7, Men’s Club: “General Patten” with
Barry Bradford
July 8, PTC Excursion: Grant Park: “The
Music of Bernstein”
July 10, “Red, White & Berry Ice Cream
Social” with the Hummers and Strummers
July 12, Amber Scherer in Concert: Piano
concerto
July 13, PTC Excursion: Milwaukee Art
Museum “Modern Rebels”
July 15, “Around the Town Chicago” with
theatre critic Al Bresloff
July 21, Men’s Club: “Mickey Rooney”
with Susan Benjamin
July 24, “At the Conductor’s Podium” with
Jim Kendros: “American Masterpieces”
July 24, “Shake, Rattle & Mix” theme party
July 28, Men’s Club: “The Last Meal” with
Dennis Schere
July 30, “Drive-in, Dine-in”
July 31, “Friday with Friends” “Red, White
& Blue Bingo” with Bob Dold & friends
Aug. 4, BP/Blood Sugar Testing
Aug. 4, Men’s Club: “Germany & Israel”
with Anette Isaacs
Aug. 7, “At the Conductor’s Podium” with
Jim Kendros “Sweet Summer Serenades”
Aug. 11, Men’s Club: “Charles Darwin”
with R. J. Lindsey
Aug. 11, Cholesterol Testing
Aug. 14, PTC Excursion: Light Opera
Works “South Pacific”
Aug. 18, Men’s Club: “Chicago from the
River” with Hy Speck”
Aug. 19, “Big Band Night” with the Big
Band Sound of Deerfield
Aug. 21, “Friday with Friends” “70th An-
niversary of WW II Music Tribute”
Aug. 25, Men’s Club: “Coin Presentation &
Appraisals” with Dave Ekstrom
Aug. 26, PTC Excursion: Lake Geneva
Luncheon Cruise and Ice Cream Social
August 27, “Drive-in, Dine-in” Movie e
Deerfield Farmers Market
The Deerfield Farmers Market’s 21st season
is underway and continues every Saturday
through October 10, from 7 a.m. to 12:30
p.m., rain or shine. There will not be a
market on July 4.
Savor the flavor of the seasons each
week with the finest locally grown fruits,
vegetables and specialty items such as freshly
baked breads and cookies, fabulous flowers,
tasty maple syrup and honey, salsas, and a
variety of hand-crafted cheeses.
New this year is Zucchini Day. Local not-for-
profit charities and service groups will create
a decorative display using zucchini as the focal
point of their design. The displays will be
presented at the Farmers Market on Saturday,
July 25, and market patrons will be able to
vote for their favorite with donations.
Groups will receive cash donations equivalent
to the number of votes their display receives.
The group with the most votes will get an ad-
ditional cash contribution of $250 donated by
sponsor, Howard Packaging.
The Farmers Market is located at the north-
west corner of Deerfield Road and Robert
York Avenue in downtown Deerfield.
For a complete listing of events and details, please
visit www.deerfield.il.us or e-mail farmersmar-
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Regular Waste Management
Service Week of July 4
Because July 4th falls on a Saturday this
year, the holiday will not impact Waste
Management service dates.
As always, if you have any questions
about your service, please call Waste
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Rain Barrels
Many gallons of water run right off your
roof and into storm sewers. If you have a
large garden or do a lot of lawn sprinkling,
your summer water bill can run into the
hundreds of dollars. A one-time invest-
ment in a rain barrel allows you to catch
and use free rainwater for years. e
Reduce Mosquitoes
The South Lake Mosquito Abatement
District offers the following tips to defend
your home and garden from mosquitoes
and West Nile Virus.
Every week:
• Tip and toss free-standing containers
such as flowerpot saucers, watering
cans and buckets.
• Change the water and clean
bird baths.
• Empty water that collects in folds
of tarps used to cover woodpiles,
boats, etc.
• Position corrugated drain pipes to
ensure drainage or dump out water.
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Landscape Waste Stickers
The cost of landscape waste stickers is
$2.70 each. Stickers may be purchased at
Village Hall, Jewel, Walgreens and Craft-
wood Lumber. Residents north of Deer-
field Road will have yard waste collected
on Tuesdays; those south of Deerfield
Road will be collected on Wednesdays.
Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon
paper bag and placed at the curb with a
sticker affixed for collection.
A sticker is also required for each bundle
not exceeding 4 feet in length, 30 inches in
circumference and 50 pounds in weight.
Collection runs through December.
Questions regarding refuse collection may
be addressed to the Finance Department at
847.945.5000 e
Tips to Reduce Idling
An idling vehicle emits 20 times more
pollution than one traveling 32 mph. To
reduce the time you spend idling:
• Turn off your engine while waiting
except for extreme temperatures.
• Warm up your car by driving it. Idling
leaves residue in your car’s engine,
increasing wear and tear.
• Arrange a carpool.
• Wait until after the “rush” is over to
pick up your child.
• Walk or ride your bike. e
Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545
E-mail: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Alan L. Farkas - 847.374.9592
E-mail: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
E-mail: tapjester@yahoo.com
Robert D. Nadler - 847.948.5131
E-mail: robert.d.nadler@gmail.com
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
E-mail: wss5@comcast.net
Dan C. Shapiro - 312.763.9640
E-mail: dshapiro@danshapirolaw.com
Barbara J. Struthers - 847.940.0917
E-mail: bjstruthers@bjsltd.net
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400
E-mail: kstreet@deerfield.il.us
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000 (Switchboard and Finance)
847.719.7484 (Community Development)
847.945.8636 (Police non-emergency)
Public Works and Engineering
465 Elm Street
847.317.7245
847.317.2490 (Engineering)
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Reminders