Vol. 38, No. 4 - Jul/Aug 2016D-Tales
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Vol. 38, No. 4July/August 2016
Village
of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfield.il.us
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change
For a complete list of meetings, please visit
www.deerfield.il.us
July
Board of Trustees
July 5 & 18, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Commission
July 6, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
July 12, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
July 14 & 28, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
July 21, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
July 25, 7:30 p.m.
August
Board of Trustees
August 1 & 15, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Commission
August 3, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
August 9, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
August 11 & 25, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
August 29, 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• 50/50 Tree Program
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
Sunday, 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 Monday, 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 July 4th Family Days Parade will start at
Deerfield High School this year and go south
down Waukegan Road, turn west onto Hazel
and then end on Park Avenue at Jewett Park.
The change to the parade route was prompt-
ed by the Deerfield Road Reconstruction
Project. The new route is approximately one
tenth of a mile longer.
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
Deerfield Road Project
Continues, Moves West
Motorists will notice changes on Deerfield
Road as paving work begins and construction
work west of Waukegan Road causes
additional road closures and detours.
Village Launches New
Municipal Website
This summer, the Village of Deerfield will
unveil a new, redesigned website that will
increase community engagement and
enhance the communication between
residents and the Village. The web address
will remain the same, www.deerfield.il.us, and
will provide more information and be easier
to use.
The website underwent a six-month re-
design process by CivicPlus, a leading
government website provider. The new site
will be mobile-friendly, well organized and
easier to navigate. The new website was
designed using strong website accessibility
standards. The previous website was
designed in 2008 and was not responsive
to mobile technology, making it difficult to
access on a smart phone or tablet.
New features include “Notify Me,” where
residents can sign up to receive notifications
when certain pages are updated or agendas
and minutes are posted. This will allow
residents to keep informed on important
information without even having to check
the website, including upcoming public
hearings on new developments, road
construction projects, special events and the
actions of the Village Board and advisory
Boards and Commissions.
Residents will be able to use the “Report
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Community News
Deerfield Road
Continued from Page 1
The scope of work for the project
includes reconstruction of Deerfield
Road between the Metra Underpass and
Windsor Drive in Highland Park, water
main replacement, sanitary sewer repair
and lining, storm sewer replacement, and
removal/replacement of sidewalk along
the south side of Deerfield Road, removal/
replacement of the nine traffic signals,
installation of an over-height vehicle
detection system near the Deerfield Metra
underpass, rehabilitation of four bridges,
reconstruction of one bridge, and pavement
rehabilitation/resurfacing between
Windsor Drive and U.S. Route 41 in the
City of Highland Park.
The cost of the project is $18 million, with
only $2 million paid by the Village. The
remaining costs are covered by Lake County,
the State of Illinois and federal funds.
Work began in early February, with lane
closures to facilitate the installation of water
main and temporary traffic signals. Water
main, storm sewer, and much of the sanitary
sewer work is complete.
In late July, the contractor will perform a
full shut down of Deerfield Road between
the Metra underpass and Waukegan Road.
This section will be shut down for up to
six weeks to replace all concrete curbs and
pavement. During that period, multiple
crews may be working extended hours in
this area. The Deerfield Road bridge over
the West Fork of the North Branch of the
Chicago River will also be closed for deck
repairs for two weeks during this time
period. Detours will be in effect for the
duration of the closure.
The Village has provided a project specific
website , www.deerfieldroad.com, where
residents can learn up-to-date information
regarding the project, and watch the video
from the public meetings.
The project will be substantially complete by
the end of November. Some work, including
but not limited to, landscape restoration,
permanent traffic signals, pavement marking,
and regulatory street signs will likely extend
into 2017. A special thank you goes out to
Village residents for their continued patience,
and we remind you to drive safely through
construction zones.
If you have any questions or need additional
information please contact the Village of
Deerfield Department of Public Works and
Engineering at 847.317.2490 or visit the project
specific website at www.Deerfieldroad.com
New Website
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a Concern” feature to easily reach out
to staff for assistance. The feature allows
residents and visitors to upload photos
and other information using a computer or
mobile device to report issues to staff.
The website will go live in July 2016.
For more information about the new website
or its features, contact the Village Manager’s
Office at 847.719.7400 or dfitzgerald@
deerfield.il.us e
Shared Cost 50/50
Parkway Tree Program
The Deerfield Public Works Department
offers a 50/50 program that allows residents
to pay for half of the cost for a parkway tree
while the Village pays the additional 50%.
Trees will be balled in burlap, guaranteed
for one year, and planted by the Public
Works Department in the parkway. Along
with the cost of the tree, residents will be
assessed a $60 planting fee. Residents can
purchase only one tree at 50% cost, and
may purchase additional trees at full price.
To learn more about the program and to see
which trees are available for planting, please
visit www.deerfield.il.us and click the residents
tab or call the Public Works and Engineering
Department at 847.317.7248. e
DBR Chamber Awards
Scholarships
The Deerfield Bannockburn Riverwoods
(DBR) Chamber of Commerce Dollars
for Scholars Chapter is pleased to award
the 2016 college scholarships to Saleel
Huprikar, Oriana Strieleman and Wufan
Zhao. All three of the scholarship recipients
are graduating seniors at Deerfield High
School.
The Chamber awards three scholarships
each year, a Community Service scholarship
and two Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A.
Science scholarships. The criteria for
these awards include, but is not limited
to residing in the 60015 zip code, and an
outstanding record of service to others.
The DBR Chamber of Commerce
organized the scholarship program in 2002
and has awarded over $90,000 in college
scholarships.
Donations to the DBR Chamber of Commerce
Dollars for Scholars can be sent to the DBR
Chamber of Commerce, 405 Lake Cook Road,
Suite A201, Deerfield, IL 60015 or you can
contact the Chamber at 847.945.4660 and
email at info@dbrchamber.com. 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. e
Sprinkling Restrictions
The Illinois Division of Water Resources
requires that municipalities using Lake
Michigan water restrict lawn sprinkling
between May 15 and September 15.
Deerfield’s restrictions during this period
are as follows: Even numbered addresses
may sprinkle on even numbered days
from midnight to noon and from 6 p.m.
to midnight. Odd numbered addresses
may sprinkle on odd numbered days from
midnight to noon and from 6 p.m. to
midnight.
Sprinkling is not allowed for anyone
between the hours of noon to 6:00 p.m.
Fines for violators are $25 per occurrence
for residential properties, and $100 for non-
residential properties. These restrictions
apply only to lawn sprinkling, and not
watering by hand.
Newly sodded areas of lawns may be
watered at any time on any day for the two-
week period following the installation. e
Follow the Police
Department on Twitter,
Facebook and Instagram
Follow us at:
• facebook.com/DeerfieldPD
• twitter.com/DeerfieldILPD
• instagram.com/DeerfieldPolice
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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deerfield park district
Summer Camps run weekly all summer
long!
July 6, 13, 20 & 27 - Eat to the Beat
Concerts at Jewett Park
July 8 - 10 - COHO Swim Team Summer
Classic Meet at Deerspring Pool
July 9 - Art in the Park at Maplewood
Park
July 9 - 10 - Family Campout at
Maplewood Park
July 10, 17, 24 & 31- Summer Sampler
Concerts at Mitchell Park
July 23 - Art In the Park at Jaycee Park
July 29 - Park In Movie at Maplewood
Park
August 3 - Eat to the Beat Concert at
Jewett Park
August 6 - Dive-In Theater at Mitchell
Pool
August 7 & 14 - Summer Sampler
Concerts at Mitchell Park
August 8 - 12 - Extra Added Attraction
summer camp programs at JPCC
August 15 - 19 - Extra Added Attraction
summer camp programs at JPCC
August 17 & 18 - Deerfield Family
Theater Auditions for BIG
August 21 - Disc Golf Tournament at
Keller/Shepard
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.
Team Up Against Concussions
Tuesday, July 12, 7-7:45 p.m. (Grades
4-12)
The Concussion Legacy Foundation
will educate student athletes on how
successful athletes play hard and smart.
The Zinghoppers
Saturday, July 16, 1-2 p.m. (Family
Program, All Ages)
Emmy Award-winning Jack & Kitty
entertain with their unique “organic
vaudeville folk” for kids. Sing, hop and
dance along at this interactive show.
A Ruff Road Home: The Court Case Dogs
of Chicago
Tuesday, July 19, 7-8:30 p.m.
Cynthia Bathurst of Safe Humane
Chicago will share stories of the
organization’s work to rehabilitate and
find new homes for dogs seized from
neglectful or criminally charged owners.
Beginner’s Guide to the Art of Calligraphy
Saturday, July 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Learn how to apply the popular Cursive
style to invitations, envelopes, and
more. Taught by one of Illinois’s master
calligraphers.
Three Teams, Two Olympics…One
Sportswriter
Thursday, July 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Grades
5-12)
Chicago Tribune sports columnist K.C.
Johnson will talk about his adventures
covering the Blackhawks, Bears, two
summer Olympics, and the Bulls.
Zumba
Saturday, July 30, 10:30-11 a.m. (Family
Program, All Ages)
Learn awesome dance movements while
working out as a family.
Music Discussion: Dark Side of the Moon
Saturday, July 30, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Listen to and talk about one of the
greatest albums of all time with other
Pink Floyd fans.
HTML & CSS Basics
Tuesday, August 2, 10 -11:30 a.m.
Learn the basics of creating code, options
for building websites, and other fun
things. Hands-on class.
Chair Yoga with Olga!
Wednesday, August 3, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Participate in this Yoga session with
chairs or on the floor (BYO mat).
Lead by Certified Yoga Instructor Olga
Rudiak.
Juggling Funny Stories featuring Chris
Fascione
Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m. – noon
Storytelling World Award winner,
Fascione brings out the kid in everyone
in a show full of acting, storytelling,
comedy, and juggling.
west deerfield
township
Township Board meetings will be held
July 19 and August 16 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 data storage equipment
Authorized award of a contract for development of the sanitary sewer system capital improvement program
Authorized award of a contract for Phase II engineering consulting services for the Kates Road bridge rehabilitation project
Authorized award of a contract for the North Avenue infrastructure improvement project
Authorized award of a contract for sidewalk bump grinding
Approved ordinance approving a final development plan for 8 Parkway North
Authorized award of bid for 2016 street rehabilitation project
Authorized award of a contract for Deerlake/Estate Drive rehabilitation project
Authorized award of a contract for construction engineering services for the Deer Lake Road/Estate Drive rehabilitation program
Approved resolution ratifying Speer Financial Inc. as Village municipal advisor
Approved resolution authorizing a first amendment to a mutual and reciprocal access easement agreement
Approved resolution authorizing an economic incentive agreement between the Village of Deerfield, Gateway Fairview, Inc., and Jewel
awards and proclamations
Proclaimed April 29, 2016, as Arbor Day in the Village of Deerfield
Proclaimed April 22, 2016 as Earth Day in the Village of Deerfield
Proclaimed May 15, 2016, as Preeclampsia Awareness Day in the Village of Deerfield
Promoted Chris Fry and Juan Mazariegos to the Rank of Police Commander
Recognized local Honor Flight participants Marvin Juron, Glen Koets and George Zuurbier
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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
We are once again pleased and proud to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report. This Consumer Confidence Report
(CCR) is designed to inform you about the water we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and
dependable supply of drinking water. The Village is committed to ensuring the quality and delivery of your water. We hope
you find this information useful. If you have any questions about this report or water quality, please contact Russ Olmstead,
Deerfield Water Department Supervisor, at 847.317.7245, or publicworks@deerfield.il.us, or visit www.deerfield.il.us.
We are also pleased to report that the drinking water provided by the Village meets or exceeds all State of Illinois and United
States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and that we are not operating under any variance or exemption
from the established drinking water regulations or standards. Opportunities for participation in the decision-making process
that affects drinking water quality are also available at the Deerfield Village Board meetings on the first and third Mondays of
every month. e
About the Data
On the following pages you will find
information regarding:
Organic Carbon – The percentage of
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal
was measured each month and the sys-
tem met all TOC removal requirements
set, unless a TOC violation is noted in
the violations section.
Turbidity (NTU) – Turbidity is a mea-
sure of the cloudiness of the water. It is
monitored because it is a good indica-
tor of water quality and the effective-
ness of the filtration and disinfectants.
Sodium – There is no State or Federal
maximum contaminant level (MCL)
for sodium. Monitoring is performed
to provide information to consumers
and health officials that are concerned
about sodium intake due to dietary
precautions. Those on a sodium-
restricted diet 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 –
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 opera-
tions and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts
and metals, which can be naturally
occurring or result from urban storm
water runoff, industrial or domestic
wastewater discharges, oil and gas
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.
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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2015 Water Quality Data - January 1 - December 31, 2015
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%
0.068
NTU
n/a
n/a
NO
NO
2015
2015
Soil runoff
Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Barium (ppm)*
Fluoride (ppm)*
Nitrate (ppm)*
Sodium (ppm)*
2
4
10.0
n/a
2
4
10.0
n/a
.02
.977
0.39
13
.02-.02
.977-.977
0.39-0.39
13-13
NO
NO
NO
NO
2015
2015
2015
2015
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.
Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage, Erosion of natural
deposits
Erosion of natural deposits.
Disinfection / Disinfection By-products
Chlorine (ppm)
Total Haloacetic Acids
[HAAS] (ppb)
TTHM [Total
Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
4
n/a
n/a
4
60
80
1
16
34
.07- 1.2
10.9-21.5
18.6-44.1
NO
NO
NO
2015
2015
2015
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
28.0
0.0073
28.0 - 28.0
0.0073-0.0073
NO
NO
2015
2015
Erosion of natural deposits
Naturally occurring; metal fac-
tory discharge
Lead and Copper
Lead
MCLG
Lead
Action
Level (AL)
Lead 90th
%-tile
# Sites
Over Lead
AL
Copper
MCLG
Copper
Action
Level (AL)
Copper 90th
%-tile
# Sites Over
Copper AL
Likely Source of
Contamination
0 15 ppb 0 1 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm 0.124 0 Corrosion; erosion
*Reported by the City of Highland Park
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 2015 and Deerfield remains in compli-
ance so as to continue with the IEPA-mandated reduced lead and copper testing
cycle. Our next round of testing will occur in 2018.
The Village is in full compliance with all State and Federal regulations governing
the control of lead and copper within public drinking water supplies. If present,
elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant
women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials
and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Village
is responsible for providing high-quality drinking water, but cannot control
the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When water has been
sitting for several hours, minimize potential for lead exposure by flushing the tap
for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. Those
concerned about lead in water, may wish to have their water tested. Information
on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize
exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800.426.4791 or
at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead e
Lake Michigan: Our
Water Source
The Village of Deerfield purchases all
of its water from the City of Highland
Park. Highland Park draws its raw wa-
ter from a 54-inch intake pipe located
a mile off shore in Lake Michigan at a
depth of approximately 30 feet. In ad-
dition, there are two smaller pipes used
as secondary intakes, which are 16 and
20 inches in diameter.
Lake Michigan, like the other Great
Lakes, was formed as glaciers retreated
north during the last ice age. Lake
Michigan is the largest lake completely
within the United States at 118 miles
wide and 307 miles long. Lake Michi-
gan averages 279 feet in depth and
reaches 925 feet at its deepest point.
The lake’s drainage basin, which is ap-
proximately twice as large as its 22,300
square miles of surface water, includes
portions of Illinois, Indiana, Michi-
gan and Wisconsin. The Great Lakes
are among the world’s most valuable
sources of fresh surface water. Almost
half of all the liquid fresh water in the
world is found in the Great Lakes.
Most of the world’s surface fresh water
is locked away in the ice caps around
the North and South Poles, which
makes us appreciate the Great Lakes
that much more.
All sources of drinking water, includ-
ing Lake Michigan, are subject to
potential contamination by items that
are naturally occurring or man made.
Those elements may be microbes,
organic or inorganic chemicals, or ra-
dioactive materials. All drinking water,
including bottled water, may reason-
ably be expected to contain at least
small amounts of some contaminants.
The presence of contaminants does
not necessarily indicate that the water
poses a health risk. Susceptibility is
defined as the likelihood for the source
water of a public water system to be
contaminated at concentrations that
would pose a concern.
Definitions
In the previous tables you will find many terms and abbreviations with which you
may not be familiar. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided
the following definitions:
ppm - Parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L) – or one ounce per 7,350
gallons of water.
ppb - Parts per billion or micrograms per liter (mcg/L) – or one ounce per
7,350,000 gallons of water.
ppt - Parts per trillion or nanograms per liter (nanograms/L) – or one ounce per
7,350,000,000 gallons of water.
NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Unit; used to measure the cloudiness in drink-
ing water.
% < 0.3 NTU - Percent samples less than 0.3 NTU.
Mrem/yr - Millirems per year, used to measure radiation absorbed by the body.
pCi/l - Picocuries per liter; used to measure radioactivity.
# pos/mo - Number of positives per month.
AL - Action Level or the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded,
triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
TT - Treatment Technique or a required process intended to reduce the level of a
contaminant in drinking water.
MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level or the highest level of a contaminant
allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible, using
the best available treatment technology.
MCLG - Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or the level of a contaminant in
drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
n/a - Not applicable. e
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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.
food coloring to the tank.
If any color appears in the bowl after
30 minutes, your toilet is leaking.
Leaking toilets can waste thousands
of gallons of water. Flush as soon as
the test is done, since food coloring
may stain the tank.
2. Use water-conserving plumbing
fixtures and water-flow restrictors on
sinks and showers. Bathroom facili-
ties typically constitute 75% of the
water used in homes.
3. Run your dishwasher and wash-
ing machine only when you have a
full load.
4. Take a short shower instead of a
bath. A bath uses 30 to 50 gallons of
water. Showers use about a gallon of
water per minute.
5. Store drinking water in the refrigera-
tor 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,
minimizing 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
Our Water
Source
Continued
The Illinois EPA (IEPA)
considers all surface
sources of the community
water supply to be
susceptible to potential
pollution problems. The
very nature of surface
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
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Public Works
Flood Information:
Installment 3 of 3:
Natural & Beneficial
Functions
Floodplains play a valuable role in
providing natural and beneficial functions
to Deerfield and the surrounding area.
Floodplains provide a wide range of
benefits to both human and natural
systems. These benefits provide aesthetic
pleasure as well as function to provide
environmental benefits.
Parts of both the Middle and West Fork
of the North Branch of the Chicago River
floodplain help filter chemical run-off so
that these areas can maintain bio-diversity
and ecosystem sustainability.
Both floodplains contain historic and
archeological sites that provide opportunity
for education and study. They enhance wa-
terfowl, fish and other wildlife habitats and
provide feeding/breeding grounds. Lastly,
both floodplains provide open space and
natural erosion control to reduce further
flooding damage.
Drainage System
Maintenance
As simple as it may sound, keeping smaller
ditches and streams free of debris can
dramatically improve the run-off capacity
of low-lying areas, as well as greatly reduce
incidental blockage that significantly con-
tributes to flooding. Drainage Districts are
charged with this responsibility.
Please note that it is illegal to dump materi-
als into a required waterway and violators
may be fined. If you see someone in the
act of dumping or see debris in one of our
watercourses, please contact the Village
Engineering Department at 847.317.2490.
Flood Warning System
Many times, flooding along the West and
Middle Forks of the North Branch of the
Chicago River within Deerfield can be
predicted days in advance, giving ample
warning for preparation and evacuation.
In the event of a flash flood due to a large
rain event, you may be the first to notice
the oncoming situation so please notify the
Village Police Department/Fire District.
You can also tune your radio to WGN-720
AM and WBBM-780 AM for local and
national weather updates. You will also see
regular interruption on local radio and tele-
vision stations advising you of the situation.
If you should require further or more de-
tailed information regarding flood-related
issues in Deerfield, here are some addi-
tional sources:
• FEMA.gov website
• Deerfield Engineering Department
847.317.2490
• Floodplain FAQ Page at www.deerfield.
il.us
• Deerfield Public Library
• Union Drainage District #1 (West
Fork) 847.945.0600
• Union Drainage District #1 (Middle
Fork) 773.481.2700
• West Skokie Drainage District
312.782-4780 e
Road Construction
Projects
2016 Street Rehabilitation
The Village of Deerfield 2016 Street
Rehabilitation Project was awarded
in early May and work is scheduled to
begin in late summer and be completed
by Thanksgiving. In addition to routine
maintenance items, the contract will
include the reconstruction/rehabilitation
of five streets within the Village. This year’s
project includes:
• Constance Lane from Castlewood to
Lisa Marie Court
• Christopher Drive from Constance
Lane to Castlewood Lane
• Lisa Marie Court
• Deerpath Drive from Central Avenue
to Deerfield Road
• Willow Avenue from the south end to
Central Avenue
• Aspen Way from Gordon Terrace to
Laurel Avenue
Deer Lake Road and Estate
Drive Rehabilitation
Project
The Deer Lake Road and Estate Drive
Rehabilitation Project was awarded in
early May. The scope of work for the
project is roadway reconstruction, sidewalk
replacement, and drainage improvements.
Deer Lake Road and Estate Drive were
originally targeted for reconstruction in
the latter portion of the five year Capital
Improvement Program. However, in
light of the proposed Portillo’s restaurant,
staff recommended changing the priority
level of this project due to the increase
in traffic expected. Work will begin in
early July and will be complete by early
November, in time for the grand opening
of the new restaurant.
North Avenue
Infrastructure
Improvement Project
The North Avenue Infrastructure
Improvement Project was awarded in early
May. The project is a joint venture between
the Village of Deerfield and the Village
of Bannockburn, as each municipality
has 50 percent ownership of the roadway.
Work will include reconstruction of
North Avenue between Wilmot Road and
Chestnut Street, water main replacement,
sanitary sewer point repairs and lining,
installation of mountable curbs, drainage
improvements, and all ancillary work
necessary to complete the improvements.
Work is scheduled to begin in early July and
will take three months to complete.
For more information, contact the Deerfield
Engineering Department at 847.317.2490. e
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DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS
July 3 & July 4, 2016
CELEBRATE FIREWORKS, FOOD AND FUN
WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Sunday, July 3rd – Brickyards Park
5:00 p.m. GATES OPEN: Concession sales begin (food and soft drinks available)
6:00 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment by Energy Productions!
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Spin Art provided by Banner Day Camp.
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Silent Auction!
7:00 p.m. Raising of the Flag by the American Legion and singing of the National Anthem.
Dusk FIREWORKS: A new and thrilling display!
NO PETS ALLOWED IN THE PARK -FREE ADMISSION
NO SPARKLERS ALLOWED - NO OPEN CONTAINERS OF ALCOHOL
Monday, 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.
noon SPECTACULAR PARADE – Deerfield Lions Club
Parade Route: Deerfield High School to Waukegan Road, Waukegan Road to Hazel Avenue,
Ending at Jewett Park.
1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Free Swimming for everyone at Deerspring Pool and Mitchell Pool.
Unlimited Ride Wrist Bands – $15 for the first and $10 per each additional family member at the event. Wrist bands available 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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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 1, Friday with Friends: “Mark Da-
misch in Concert” piano recital
July 4, Closed for Independence Day
July 5, Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar
July 5, Men’s Club: Jim Kendros presents
“Copeland’s Lincoln Portrait”
July 8, 4th Annual Red, White and Berry
Ice Cream Social with the Hummers and
Strummers
July 8, PTC Book Club: “Take Me with
You” by Catherine Ryan Hy
July 18, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford:
“Frank Sinatra Part 1”
July 19, Men’s Club: “George Gershwin”
with speaker Susan Benjamin
July 20, PTC Excursion to Ten Chimneys,
Wisconsin home of Alfred Lunt and Joan
Fontanne
July 22, At the Conductor’s Podium:
“Carmen at the Concert Hall” with Jim
Kendros
July 25, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford:
“Frank Sinatra Part 2”
July 26, Men’s Club: “Getting to know
China” with PTC member, Steve Jackson
July 29, “Shake, Rattle and Mix” 50s theme
party with the Rockin’ Fenderskirts
August 2, Men’s Club: “Voices of Illinois –
The Prairie Poets” with Bill Pack
August 9, BP/Blood Sugar Testing
August 9, Men’s Club: “Benjamin Franklin”
presented by R. J. Lindsey
August 16, Men’s Club: “The Endurance”
with Rochelle Pennington
August 17, “Big Band Night” featuring the
Big Band Sound of Deerfield!
August 19, Friday with Friends: Lunch and
Bingo!
August 23, Men’s Club: “Illinois Updates”
with Congressman Bob Dold
August 30, Men’s Club: “Current Affairs”
with Lynne Samuels
August 31, FREE Play reading Workshop
with actress and educator, Sarah Hall e
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
178 year-old
Caspar Ott log
house, two pre-
Civil War era
houses, a carriage house and a one-room
schoolhouse that has been a favorite with
children for many years. The Historical
Society, a donor-supported, nonprofit
organization, maintains the Historic
Village. Call 847.948.0680 for more
information. e
West Deerfield Township
Food Pantry Donations
The West Deerfield Township Food
Pantry gratefully accepts donations of
canned food, household goods, and
personal hygiene products throughout
the summer months.
Donations are accepted anytime
during regular Township hours,
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30
p.m., at the Township Center, 601
Deerfield Road, Deerfield (one block
east of Deerfield Road). Food Pantry
volunteers are also welcome.
Please call the Township office at
847.945.0614 to schedule a time, or for
more information on Food Pantry volunteer
opportunities. e
Solid Waste Agency of
Lake County
SWALCO holds household and
chemical waste collection events
throughout the year. If you have
hazardous chemicals to dispose of, visit
www.swalco.org for a list of events and
locations. e
Deerfield Farmers Market
The Deerfield Farmers Market’s 22nd season
begins June 18 and continues every Saturday
through October 15, from 7 a.m. to 12:30
p.m., rain or shine.
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. Save these special dates:
First Market and DHS/Farmers Market
Poster Contest – Meet the artist, Evan
Hoffmann, and get your autographed posters
at our first market on June 18 from 9 a.m. to
11 a.m. Signed posters will be sold for $5 each
with all proceeds benefitting the Deerfield
Emergency Fund.
Police v. Fire Cook-Off – Watch the
Deerfield Police Department square-off
against the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire
Protection District on July 30.
Grillfest – August 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. or whenever the corn runs out. It’s
FREE! It’s fun! It’s Illinois sweet corn!
Harvest Fest & Touch-a-Truck – September
24 from 8 a.m. to noon.
For a complete listing of events and details, please
visit www.deerfield.il.us or e-mail farmersmar-
ket@deerfield.il.us e
Delayed Waste Management
Service Week of July 4
Because July 4th falls on a Monday this year,
the holiday will impact Waste Management
service dates. All collections will be delayed by
one day due to the Independence Day holiday.
Per Village ordinance, refuse and recycling
carts can be set out as early as sundown the
day before collection and no later than 7 a.m.
the day of collection, no later than 6:30 a.m.
on Deerfield Road and Waukegan Road. If you
have any questions about your service, please
call Waste Management at 800.796.9696 or
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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: rnadler@kimcorealty.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