Vol. 43, No. 4 - Jul/Aug 2021D-Tales
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Vol. 42, No. 4July/August 2021
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 & 19, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
July 8 & 22, 7:30 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals
July 20, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
July 26, 7:30 p.m.
Committee of the Whole
July 28, 3:30 p.m.
August
Board of Trustees
August 2 & 16, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
August 12 & 26, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
August 19, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
August 23, 7:30 p.m.
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!
check it out!
Page 2:
• Property Taxes Explained
Page 3:
• Fireworks Safety
Page 5:
•Water Quality Report
Mayor’s Message
Last month, we entered
Phase 5 of Restore Illinois,
allowing us to lift most
restrictions. We have
reached this phase through
our collective efforts.
In Deerfield we took
COVID-19 seriously. We
stayed home, we wore face
coverings, we social distanced and we got
vaccinated. Thank you all for your efforts to
stay safe and for supporting each other and
our business community!
Please mark your calendar for September
18 and 19 for Harvest Fest. The weekend
will include multiple events throughout the
Village, including live music and fireworks
Saturday night. See the article to the right
for more details. I look forward to seeing
you there.
I want to share some Village highlights I am
very proud of from the past few months.
First, our new composting program, the first
of its kind in the region, is a great success
that keeps growing. All single-family homes
now have a compost cart for food and yard
waste that is serviced weekly. More than
25 percent of households have received a
complimentary compost tool kit from the
Village to help them get started composting.
The program reduces greenhouse gasses
by diverting food waste from landfills, and
instead returns nutrients back to the ground.
It’s great to drive down a street on collection
day and see all three containers (trash,
recycling and compost) at the curb. Like
many of you, at first I was a bit skeptical
about composting food waste at home, but
I picked up a tool kit from the Village and
we’ve found it very easy to incorporate into
our daily life at our house. If you haven’t tried
it yet, I encourage you to do so.
See Shapiro Continued on Page 2:
Save the Date: Harvest
Fest September 18-19
Let’s celebrate! Deerfield’s
Harvest Fest is back
September 18 and 19
with fireworks and fun
community events for
everyone.
Saturday, September 18
• Start the day at the
Deerfield Farmers Market between 7 a.m.
and 12:30 p.m.
• Make your way to Village Hall at 10 a.m.
for the dedication of Harriet’s Garden to
honor former Mayor Rosenthal’s more
than 40 years of public service.
• Gates open at Shepard Park at 4:30 p.m.
for events including a live concert from
local band Not For Profit, food, a beer
tent, carnival games and Deerfield’s
largest fireworks display ever.
Sunday, September 19
• Get out your running shoes for the
Rotary Race. An on-line registration link
will be available closer to the date.
• Take a step into Deerfield’s past at the
Deerfield Area Historical Society’s Fall
Festival noon to 4 p.m. at the Deerfield
Historic Village.
Harvest Fest is hosted by the Village
of Deerfield and the DBR Chamber of
Commerce. Watch for an event mailer with
more details in early September. e
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villageNEWS
Shapiro Continued from Page 1:
Residents shared with me their enthusiasm
for helping the environment while at the
same time saving money on yard waste
stickers every week by placing it in the new
container for free collection.
Last month, two new businesses opened in
the Village. Scrambled is now open on Lake
Cook Road and The Dog Shop has opened
in the former Barking Lot space. Brunch
Café intends to open before the end of the
year in Cadwell’s Corners and sweetgreen is
planning to open in Village Centre.
There are number of other new business
preparing to open in the coming months.
I’ve asked staff to provide an economic
development update in an upcoming
newsletter.
Please continue to shop and dine out in
Deerfield to support our local businesses,
many of which struggled through the
pandemic.
Finally, at our first Village Board meeting
in June, I issued three proclamations with
unanimous support of the Trustees that
reflect my vision for the future of Deerfield
as a safe, inclusive community. I proclaimed
June 4 to be National Gun Violence
Awareness Day and encouraged all citizens
to support efforts to prevent the tragic
effects of gun violence and to honor and
value human lives. We raised a Pride flag
at Village Hall and proclaimed June 2021
as the Village of Deerfield’s first LGBTQ
Pride Month. I also declared June 19 as
Juneteenth in the Village, noting the day in
1865, more than two years after the signing
of the Emancipation Proclamation, that
the people of Texas were informed that all
slaves are free.
As your new Mayor, I’m enjoying hearing
ideas and suggestions from residents.
Always feel free to reach out at dshapiro@
deerfield.il.us, or come say hello if you see
me at the Farmers Market. And don’t forget
Harvest Fest - September 18-19.
Dan
Your Property Tax Bill
Explained
Property taxes are used
by multiple units of local
government for revenue. Every
person and business in Illinois
is affected by property taxes —
whether by paying the tax or
receiving services or benefits
that are paid for by property
taxes.
Anyone who attends public
school, drives on roads or
streets, uses the local library, has police
protection or has fire protection receives
services provided in part by property taxes.
The Village of Deerfield is one of more
than 10 units of local government that
comprise the typical resident’s overall
property tax bill including the county, fire
protection district, township, park district,
school districts and others. For property
taxes due in 2021, the Village accounted
for approximately 6.31% of the overall
property bill.
As separate, independent units of
government, the Village has no control
over the other components of a resident’s
property tax bill. This year, the Village has
kept the property tax levy flat.
One common question regarding property
taxes concerns how are property taxes
calculated. The calculation of property
taxes is a multistep process that involves
four distinct areas:
Assessment
The assessment determines the fair market
value of the property. From the assessment,
the township assessor determines the
equalized assessed value (EAV). The EAV
should be approximately 33.33% of the
total market value in a given area. In order
to ensure that the equalized assessed value
of all properties is equal to 33.33% of the
market value, the Illinois Department of
Revenue may apply an equalization factor
to the EAV as determined by the assessor.
Levy
The levy is the official request from a
unit of local government for the funds it
determines it requires from the property
tax.
Extension
The extension is a determination of the
property tax rate. Once the County has
received all levy requests, it determines
the rate that must be applied in order for
the unit of local government to receive its
requested levy.
Collection
Once the rates have been applied, property
tax bills are sent to each property owner.
The taxes are remitted to the County Clerk
or Treasurer and dispersed to the various
units of local government who are listed on
the property tax bill.
There are several factors that could make
your tax bill increase: an increase in the
property equalized assessed value, an
increase in tax rates, which come from
the individual taxing districts, and new
referendums approved by voters. Please pay
close attention to your total exemptions,
these exemptions could lower your current
tax bill. Call your Township Assessor to
verify that you are receiving the exemptions
for which you qualify. They can also answer
any questions of your assessed valuation.
For more information about property taxes,
visit the Lake County Treasurer’s FAQ at
www.lakecountyil.gov/FAQ.aspx?TID=19.
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Deerfield Property Tax Allocation
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policeDEPARTMENT
Fireworks Not Allowed
With the warm weather and family events,
the Fourth of July should be a fun time
with great memories, but please remember
that 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. Many
professional displays have been canceled
due to COVID-19, but will be rescheduled
for later this year.
Each July 4th, thousands of people
nationwide, most often children and teens,
are injured while using consumer fireworks.
Moreover, there are many people,
including our veterans, that are alarmed by
unexpected fireworks – especially the ones
they don’t know are coming. Unexpected
fireworks can trigger a PTSD reaction.
Please be compassionate and safe and do
not use illegal fireworks. e
Watch out for Scams
Spring and summer weather often brings
an increase in reports of scams and ruse
burglaries. Ruse burglaries often begin with
the offenders creating an excuse to enter
the victim’s home. The offenders claim to
be a utility worker, village employee or a
contractor who then enters the home using
the ruse of checking something (water
pressure, fuses, pipes). While one offender
keeps the homeowner occupied, one or
more additional offenders enter the home
undetected and commit a burglary.
If you are approached by someone
purporting to be a worker needing to enter
your house, do not let them in without
first contacting the utility company, Village
or the police. By requesting identification
from the worker, you may prevent yourself
from becoming a victim by showing the
offender that you are alert to the possibility
that they are not who they claim to be.
Additionally, avoid home repair scams
by never allowing someone to perform
driveway sealing or other repairs on the
spot. Residents are advised to not let
transient workers perform repair work
without providing a business card, allowing
you to check on the reputation of the
business.
If ever in doubt, or if the person is
persistent in entering your home, close and
lock your door and call 9-1-1 immediately.
The Police Department would rather
investigate an innocent misunderstanding
than have a victim of this type of crime. e
Keep Your Dogs Cool
This Summer
Every year, dogs suffer and die when their
guardians make the mistake of leaving them
in a parked car – even for “just a minute” –
while they run an errand.
Parked cars are deathtraps for dogs; on a
78-degree day, the temperature inside a
parked car can soar to between 100 and 120
degrees in just minutes, and on a 90-degree
day, the interior temperature can reach as
high as 160 degrees in less than 10 minutes.
Animals can sustain brain damage or die
from heatstroke in just 15 minutes. Beating
the heat is challenging for dogs because
they can only cool themselves by panting
and by sweating through their paw pads.
If you see a dog left alone in a hot car, take
down the car’s color, model, make and
license plate number and call 9-1-1. If
possible, have someone keep an eye on the
dog until help arrives. 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 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
Overnight Parking
By Village Ordinance, vehicles are not
allowed to park on the street between the
hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. This ordinance
helps to reduce crime and improve the
overall safety and appearance of our
community.
If you require an exception, call the
Deerfield Police non-emergency number,
847.945.8636, before 2 a.m. and be
prepared to provide the license plates of the
effected vehicles. e
Sprinkling Restrictions
The Illinois Division of Water Resources
requires that municipalities using Lake
Michigan water restrict lawn sprinkling
between May 15th and September 15th.
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. e
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publicWORKS
2021 Street
Rehabilitation Project
Update
The 2021 Street Rehabilitation was
awarded in April and work began by early
May. This $2 million project consists of
the full reconstruction of selected streets
as well as the installation of new water
main and storm sewers along Greenwood
Avenue.
The following roads are associated with this
year’s project:
• Ambleside Drive
• Dimmeydale Drive
• Elder Lane
• Greenwood Avenue from Waukegan
Road to the east limits
• Windcrest Drive
Many of the above locations are anticipated
to be completed by early August and the
remaining locations should be completed
by the middle of September.
For more information on road construction
and infrastructure projects, visit the Village’s
website or contact the Engineering Department
at 847.317.2490 or engineering@deerfield.
il.us. e
Drainage Study Update
Last year, the Village began the process
of developing a Village-wide Stormwater
Master Plan. This plan is designed to
identify areas within the Village that are
susceptible to structure, street and yard
flooding. Through extensive site visits,
resident input and Village interaction, the
Village’s consultant was able to closely
model the Village storm sewer system
to help identify flood prone areas. In all,
the consultant studied and developed
recommendations for 42 areas of concern
within the Village.
The final Stormwater Master Plan will be
made public in July after final review from
the Village and presentation to the Village
Board. It will be made available for review
and download on the Village website.
For more information, visit the Village’s
website or contact the Engineering Department
at 847.317.2490 or engineering@deerfield.
il.us. e
Flood Information
Natural & Beneficial
Functions
Floodplains play a valuable role in
providing natural and beneficial functions
to Deerfield and the surrounding area,
including to both human and natural
systems.
They provide aesthetic pleasure as well as
improving the environment. 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
also contain historic and archeological sites
that provide opportunity for education and
study. They enhance waterfowl, 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
contributes to flooding. Drainage districts
are charged with this responsibility.
Please note that it is illegal to dump
materials 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 television stations advising you of the
situation.
Additional Information
The Village of Deerfield Engineering
Department also provides assistance with
flooding or drainage concerns. Village staff
can visit your property, if required, and help
to assess the problem and may be able to
offer solutions. Also, guidance on whether
your property is in the 100-year floodplain,
floodway, wetland or historical flooding
area, can be obtained by contacting the
Engineering Department and having a
staff member help you. Maps are available
as well as other flood-related information.
Contact the Engineering Department with
questions at 847.317.2490.
If you should require further or more
detailed information regarding flood-
related issues in Deerfield, here are some
additional sources:
• FEMA.gov website
• Engineering Department, 465 Elm Street
847-317-2490
• Flood FAQs page on the Village’s website,
www.deerfield.il.us
• Deerfield Public Library, 890 Waukegan
Road
847.945.3311
• 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
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois 2020
This information is being published in accordance with the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act,
as directed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
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 system met all TOC removal
requirements set, unless a TOC violation
is noted in the violations section.
Turbidity (NTU) – Turbidity is a
measure of the cloudiness of the water. It
is monitored because it is a good indicator
of water quality and the effectiveness of
the filtration and disinfectants.
Sodium – There is no State or Federal
maximum contaminant level (MCL)
for sodium. Monitoring is performed
to provide information to consumers
and health officials 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 minerals
and radioactive material and can pick up
substances resulting from the presence
of animals or from human activity.
Possible contaminants consist of:
Microbial contaminants, such as
viruses and bacteria, which may
come from sewage treatment plants,
septic systems, agricultural livestock
operations and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts
and metals, which can be naturally
occurring or result from urban storm
water runoff, industrial or domestic
wastewater discharges, oil and gas
production, mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which
may come from sources such as
agriculture, urban storm water runoff
and residential uses.
Organic chemical contaminants,
including synthetic and volatile organic
chemicals, which are by-products of
industrial processes and petroleum
production, and can also come from gas
stations, urban storm water runoff and
septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which
may be naturally occurring or the result
of oil and gas production and mining
activities.
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
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, contact Derek Gehrke,
Responsible Operator In Charge, 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
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2020 Water Quality Data - January 1 to December 31, 2020
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)*
Highest measurement
n/a
n/a
0.3 NTU
1 NTU
100%
0.327
NTU
n/a
n/a
NO
NO
2020
2020
Soil runoff
Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Barium (ppm)*
Fluoride (ppm)*
Sodium (ppm)*
Nitrate (ppm) Measured
as Nitrogen
Coliform
2
4
n/a
10.0
0
2
4
n/a
10.0
0
.019
.654
15
.50
1
.019-.019
.654-.654
15-15
.50-.50
0
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
Discharge from drilling wastes,
metal refineries, erosion of
natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits;
water additive that promotes
strong teeth; discharge from
fertilizer/aluminum factories.
Erosion of natural deposits;
Used as water softener.
This contaminant is not
currently regulated by the
USEPA.
Naturally present in
environment
Lead and Copper - January 1 to December 31, 2020
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 0.127 ppm 0 Corrosion; erosion
Hardness Total (ppm)(as
CaCo3)
Alkalinity
Total Dissolved Solids
Sulfate
Chloride
Calcium
Magnesium
Sodium
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
140
110
170
22.0
21.0
34
12
15
140-140
110-110
170-170
22.0-22.0
21.0-21.0
34-34
12-12
15-15
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
Erosion of natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Fecal coliform or E. Coli. MCL: A routine sample and a repeat sample are total coliform and one is also fecal coliform or E
Coli positive.
2020 Water Quality Data - January 1 to December 31, 2020
Disinfection / Disinfection By-products
Chlorine (ppm)
Total Haloacetic Acids
[HAAS] (ppb)
TTHM [Total
Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
4
n/a
n/a
4
60
80
1.2
21
43
1.10-1.24
7.8-35.3
17.0-66.4
NO
NO
NO
2020
2020
2020
Water additive used to control
microbes.
By-product of drinking water
chlorination.
By-product of drinking water
chlorination.
Additional Unregulated Contaminants
In an effort to ensure the safest water possible, the State has required us to monitor some contaminants not required by
Federal regulations. Of those contaminants, only the ones listed below were found in your water.
*Reported by the City of Highland Park
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois 2020
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 2018 and Deerfield remains in compliance
so as to continue with the IEPA-mandated reduced lead and copper testing
cycle. Our next round of testing will occur this year.
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 www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. e
Lake Michigan: Our
Water Source
The Village of Deerfield purchases all
of its water from the City of Highland
Park. Highland Park draws its raw water
from a 54-inch intake pipe located
a mile off shore in Lake Michigan at
a depth of approximately 30 feet. In
addition, there are two smaller pipes
used as secondary intakes, which are 16
and 20 inches in diameter.
Lake Michigan, like the other Great
Lakes, was formed as glaciers retreated
north during the last ice age. Lake
Michigan is the largest lake completely
within the United States at 118
miles wide and 307 miles long. Lake
Michigan averages 279 feet in depth
and reaches 925 feet at its deepest
point. The lake’s drainage basin, which
is approximately twice as large as its
22,300 square miles of surface water,
includes portions of Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan and Wisconsin. The Great
Lakes are among the world’s most
valuable sources of fresh surface water.
Almost half of all the liquid fresh water
in the world is found in the Great Lakes.
Most of the world’s surface fresh water
is locked away in the ice caps around
the North and South Poles, which
makes us appreciate the Great Lakes
that much more.
All sources of drinking water, including
Lake Michigan, are subject to potential
contamination by items that are
naturally occurring or man made.
Those elements may be microbes,
organic or inorganic chemicals or
radioactive materials. All drinking water,
including bottled water, may reasonably
be expected to contain at least small
amounts of some 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. e
Definitions
In the previous tables you will find many terms and abbreviations with which
you may not be familiar. To help you better understand these terms, we have
provided the following definitions:
ppm - Parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L) – or one ounce per
7,350 gallons of water.
ppb - Parts per billion or micrograms per liter (mcg/L) – or one ounce per
7,350,000 gallons of water.
ppt - Parts per trillion or nanograms per liter (nanograms/L) – or one ounce
per 7,350,000,000 gallons of water.
NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Unit; used to measure the cloudiness in
drinking water.
% < 0.3 NTU - Percent samples less than 0.3 NTU.
Mrem/yr - Millirems per year, used to measure radiation absorbed by the body.
pCi/l - Picocuries per liter; used to measure radioactivity.
# pos/mo - Number of positives per month.
AL - Action Level or the concentration of a contaminant that, 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
2020 Water Quality Data - January 1 to December 31, 2020
Disinfection / Disinfection By-products
Chlorine (ppm)
Total Haloacetic Acids
[HAAS] (ppb)
TTHM [Total
Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
4
n/a
n/a
4
60
80
1.2
21
43
1.10-1.24
7.8-35.3
17.0-66.4
NO
NO
NO
2020
2020
2020
Water additive used to control
microbes.
By-product of drinking water
chlorination.
By-product of drinking water
chlorination.
Additional Unregulated Contaminants
In an effort to ensure the safest water possible, the State has required us to monitor some contaminants not required by
Federal regulations. Of those contaminants, only the ones listed below were found in your water.
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2. Use water-conserving plumbing
fixtures and water-flow restrictors on
sinks and showers. Bathroom facilities
typically constitute 75% of the water
used in homes.
3. Run your dishwasher and washing
machine when you have a full load.
4. Take a short shower instead of a bath.
A bath uses 30 to 50 gallons of water.
Showers use about a gallon of water per
minute.
5. Store drinking water in the refrigerator
instead of letting the tap run every time
you want a glass of cool water.
6. Never put water down the drain when
there may be another use for it such
as watering a plant or garden, or doing
housework.
7. Be conscientious of the amount
of water you use when running your
garbage disposal. Have your food
scraps cut into small pieces so they can
be disposed of quickly, 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
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SPECIAL INFORMATION
Some people may be more vulnerable
to contaminants in drinking water.
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
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 Water Plant always
meets or exceeds all IEPA and EPA
regulations.
More information about contaminants
and potential health effects can be
obtained by calling the Environmental
Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking
Water Hotline at 800.426. 4791.
To access the Highland Park Water
Assessment Summary, visit:
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 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.
This schematic drawing details the water
purification process that Highland Park utilizes
to provide clean water to all of its customers,
including Deerfield.
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boardREPORT
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the January/February issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes
for Village Board meetings or to watch meetings on demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
Village board action
Approved an Ordinance authorizing relief from the Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of a new light emitting diode ground
sign at 1 Waukegan Road
Authorized software addendum with WatchGuard
Approved Ordinance authorizing a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for short term rentals
Approved an Ordinance authorizing a special use for a drive-thru pharmacy and exemptions to Zoning regulations and sign criteria at 95 S.
Waukegan Road
Approved a Resolution approving a final plat of subdivision for 75 S. and 95 S. Waukegan Road
Approved a Resolution authorizing an extension of a special use amendment for building additions and renovations for Caruso Middle
School
Approved a Resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the North Major Crimes Task Force Burglary Task Force
Approved an Ordinance amending an intergovernmental agreement establishing the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
Authorized the Chief of Police to sign an agreement with First Responders Wellness Center
Approved a Resolution extending additional flexibility to food and beverage service establishments to facilitate outdoor service during
Covid-19 emergency
Approved a Resolution designating Deerfield Bank and Trust as a depository of public funds
Approved a Resolution approving a Village Manager employment agreement and authorizing the subordination of a loan
Approval of a Resolution authorization of a Final Plat of Resubdivision for 755 Kipling Place
Proclamations and Honors
Proclamation – Gun Violence Prevention Awareness Day
Proclamation – LGBTQ Pride Month
Proclamation – Juneteenth, June 19, 2021
Proclamation – Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day
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deerfield park district
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparks.org.
We still have some special weekly summer
camps available! Check them out at
deerfieldparks.org/programguide or stop
by the park district today!
Farmer’s Market – We will have staff and
projects set up from 8:30-11 a.m. many
Saturdays during the Farmer’s Market
so kids can try out some unique crafts
and activities. Come see us on the east
side of Jewett at the circle drive. Check
deerfieldparks.org/events for specific days
and activities!
Summer Sampler Concerts at Floral Park
from 5 – 6:30 p.m. on June 27, July 11,
July 25 & August 8. Join your friends and
neighbors and bring a picnic dinner, chair
or blanket and enjoy different artists each
concert.
Eat to the Beat Concerts at Jewett Park
from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. on July 7,
14, 21 & 28. Bring a picnic lunch, listen to
music and play in the park!
Walk, Ride & Roll from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
on August 22
Choose your healthy mode of
transportation and hike, bike or roll to
Jaycee, Floral, Maplewood and Jewett
Parks to participate in fun, recreation
games and activities!
Deerfield Family Theater Auditions
for Schoolhouse Rock Live! will be
held the week of August 23 at the
Jewett Park Community Center. Visit
deerfieldfamilytheater.com to sign up!
deerfield public library
All Library programs are free and open
to the public. Till further notice, all
programs will be presented online only.
Program descriptions and advance
registration at deerfieldlibrary.org, click on
“Programs” at the top. Questions? Email
reference@deerfieldlibrary.org.
When Galaxies Collide
July 7, 12-1 p.m.
Did you know our galaxy, the Milky
Way, will collide with its larger
neighbor Andromeda in around four
billion years?
Globetrotters’ Adventure Club
July 7, 14, 21, 28, 4-4:45 p.m.
Ages 6-10
Have fun on this adventurous, artistic
tour around the world. Kit provided.
Comic & Cookies: Non-Fiction
July 21, 5-6 p.m.
Ages 8-11
Calling all graphic novel readers (and
cookie lovers)! List of suggested titles
will be emailed in advance and cookies
available for pick-up.
Backyard Birds
July 24, 2-3 p.m.
Get to know the birds in your backyard
with Roberta Asher from the Chicago
Audubon Society.
Chair Yoga and Meditation
June 27, August 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Instructor Isabel Raci will guide the
gentle activities.
Campfire Stories
July 27, August 10
All Ages
Dress in your pajamas, cuddle your
favorite stuffed animal, and enjoy the
virtual campfire story.
Black Sox, Billy Goats, and Monsters of
the Midway
August 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hear about the weird history and
somewhat sordid details of Chicago
Sports.
Virtual Treehouse: Theatre Games
August 13, 4-5 p.m.
Ages 7+
Fun stuff, fun people!
Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry
August 25, 7-8 p.m.
Program presented courtesy of a grant
through Illinois Humanities.
Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt
August 26, 4:30-5 p.m.
Ages 8-11
Race against your friends AND the
clock. Two winners will receive e-gift
cards.
For more information and a full listing of
events, please visit www.deerfieldlibrary.org.
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Deerfield Historical
Society Updates
Fall Festival
Enjoy the afternoon with fun for the whole
family - activities, exhibits, craft show,
tour historic buildings - with a step into
Deerfield’s past at the Fall Festival Sunday,
September 19, from noon to 4 p.m. at the
Deerfield Historic Village at the corner of
Kipling Place and Deerfield Road.
Volunteers Welcome
The Deerfield Area Historical Society
survives on volunteers, please consider
joining us. If you have an interest in
volunteering for events, helping with the
website, corporate fundraising, gardening,
etc., please email us at: deerfieldhistory@
gmail.com
Attention Crafters
The Deerfield Area Historical Society is
looking for local adult traditional crafters,
who would like to join the DAHS Fall
Festival on Sunday, September 19 from
noon to 4 p.m. Show off your talent:
knitting, weaving, hooking, woodworking,
etc. Demonstrate your craft (if possible)
and sell your wares. If interested, please
email deerfieldhistory@gmail.com and ask for
an application.
Sunday Tours
The Deerfield Historic Village located
at the southwest corner of Deerfield and
Kipling Roads is open for tours on Sundays,
2 p.m. to 4 p.m., June thru September.
Come visit the little red school house, the
carriage house, the Ott log house, and the
Luther and Sack homes - step back in time.
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DBR Chamber Golf
Outing August 27
The Deerfield Bannockburn Riverwoods
(DBR) Chamber of Commerce is excited
to announce its Community Golf Outing
open to all on Friday, August 27, 2021.
The outing will start at 9 a.m. in a scramble
format and include lunch. Only $100 for an
individual golfer. What a great way to get
networking again.
Come out for the fun and networking!
Residents and businesses are welcome.
Registration and sponsorships are
available now on the Chamber website at
dbrchamber.com or call the Chamber office
at 847.945.4660. e
Township Updates
The Need is Local
The West Deerfield Township Food Pantry
operates year-round to assist our Township
residents in need-both temporary and
ongoing-by offering monthly, free of charge,
basic foodstuffs, household/cleaning
items and personal care products. Food
donations are accepted at the Township
office at 601 Deerfield Road, Deerfield,
and monetary donations may be made
online at the Township’s website www.
westdeerfieldtownship.org or by mail to West
Deerfield Township Food Pantry, 601
Deerfield Road, Deerfield, IL 60015.
Passport Services
We’re a great choice when you need a
passport. Our Certified Agents are ready to
serve you.
Passport hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Application
forms and information on the documents
you’ll need may be found at the U.S. State
Department website travel.state.gov.
Passport photo services are available at
Walgreens, or CVS.
Adults may usually renew their passports on
their own through the mail without coming
into our office. Check travel.state.gov to see
if you qualify for this easy option.
Please feel free to call us at 847.945.0614
with any questions.
Township Transportation
Program
West Deerfield Township offers an
appointment-based transportation service
for residents experiencing mobility
challenges. Experienced, friendly drivers
provide accessible rides to medical
appointments, physical therapy, dialysis
and more for $5 round-trip. Please call
847.945.0614 for more information. 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. Practice the following
tips every week:
• Report water standing more than
3 days at www.clarkeportal.com or
800.942.2555.
• Tip and toss free-standing containers
such as flowerpot saucers, watering
cans and buckets.
• 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. e
“Green Up” Your Parkway
With The 50/50 Tree
Program
The Deerfield Public Works Department
offers a 50/50 program that allows residents
to pay 50% of the cost for a new parkway
tree (plus the $80 planting fee) while the
Village pays the remaining 50%.
Your tree is guaranteed for one year and
will be planted for you in the fall by the
Public Works Department. Trees will be
planted in the parkway only and cannot be
planted on private property - this program
is for residential properties only. Watch
your tree next summer and if you notice any
problems, give us call.
The application for the program is available
in person or online at www.deerfield.il.us.
After making your tree selection, fill out our
Tree Order Form and return it to us with a
check in the proper amount. The deadline
for ordering trees is August 30.
To learn more about the program and to see
which trees are available for planting, visit
www.deerfield.il.us or contact Public Works at
847.317.7245. e
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Lawn Irrigation RPZ
Regulations
As a reminder, all irrigation systems are
required to have a backflow prevention
device called a Reduced Pressure Zone
Backflow Preventer (RPZ). This must
be certified annually by a licensed Cross
Connection Device Inspector. This testing
and certification must be completed every
year prior to the system going into service.
The Village has contracted with Backflow
Solutions, Inc. (BSI) to administer the
backflow prevention tracking program.
The annual backflow assembly test report
must be submitted electronically by your
inspector via the BSI Online system at www.
BsiOnline.com.
Residents who have an irrigation system
that they do not use can contact Public
Works to join a lockout device program and
be exempted from the annual RPZ testing
requirement. At the owner’s request, Village
staff will install a specially keyed ‘lockout’
device that prevents the irrigation system
from being turned on.
To sign up for this program, residents are
required to sign an agreement form along
with an installation fee of $45. There is also
an annual inspection fee of $25 beginning
in the second year and continuing until
the device is removed. This is a low-cost
alternative when compared to the price of
annual RPZ testing.
For more information, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
Yard Waste Reminders
Lakeshore Recycling will accept leftover
Waste Management yard waste stickers
through the end of the year.
Any yard waste placed in your compost
container does not require a sticker.
Yard waste can be placed in the compost
container year-round. Yard waste stickers
will be needed for bag service, and may
be purchased at the same retailers that
currently sell stickers. e
Grate Keepers Program Protects Waterways
Become a gate keeper of our waterways by registering for the Village’s new Grate
Keepers Program. Residents and businesses can now adopt
the storm water inlets near their property and pledge to
clean the areas around them to reduce local flooding and
keep litter and yard waste from polluting local waterways
and impeding proper flow.
Using the Villages GIS mapping program, residents can
search their neighborhood to find nearby grates. Then
they get to name their grate and show their commitment to
reduce trash and organic pollutants.
Rain washes anything that’s on streets and paved surfaces
down storm drains and into the local branches of the Chicago River, and eventually
to the Mississippi River and to the Gulf of Mexico. Dog waste carries harmful
bacteria. Leaves, grass and dirt feed algae and turn lakes and rivers green. Trash clogs
drains and pipes, causing flooding.
With more than 4,000 individual inlets and catch basins in the Village, this is a task
that Public Works cannot tackle all on its own.
Participants will be sent a welcome packet containing instructions on how to
properly clean around storm grates, materials needed and safety information. The
Village will send emails to participants a few times a year reminding them of their
commitment. To register, visit www.deerfield.il.us/gratekeepers.
For more information, contact Management Analyst David Fitzgerald-Sullivan at
dfitzgerald@deerfield.il.us or at 847.719.7400. e
stay connected with the Village on social
media
The Village of Deerfield is celebrating two years on social media and invites residents
to connect with us. Like and follow the Village of Deerfield here:
• Facebook.com/VillageofDeerfield/
• Twitter.com/Deerfield_IL
(@Deerfield_IL)
• Instagram.com/villageofdeerfield/
(@villageofdeerfield)
You can also find us on Nextdoor and get additional information about Village news,
events, services and more.
We encourage you to submit your questions, comments and concerns and look
forward to engaging with the community further!
For more information, contact David Fitzgerald-Sullivan, Communications Coordinator
at 847.719. 7400 or by email at dfitzgerald@deerfield.il.us. e
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Put Waste In Its Place With Updated Game
Village Officials:
Mayor:
Daniel C. Shapiro - 312.763.9640
Email: dshapiro@deerfield.il.us
Trustees:
Robert “Bob” L. Benton - 847.945.1570
Email: rbenton@deerfield.il.us
Elaine Jacoby - 847.644.3354
Email: ejacoby@deerfield.il.us
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
Email: tjester@deerfield.il.us
Rebekah Metts-Childers - 847.899.1449
Email: rmettschilders@deerfield.il.us
Mary M. Oppenheim - 847.948.9423
Email: moppenheim@deerfield.il.us
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
Email: wseiden@deerfield.il.us
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)
With the new compost program and waste hauling contact, do you have questions about
how to best dispose of certain items? There’s a game for that!
The Village has updated its recycling game for children, teens and adults, Put Waste in its
Place! Learn what you can and can’t recycle and compost in Deerfield by dragging items
into the trash, recycling, compost and more.
You can find the game on the Refuse & Recycling page at www.deerfield.il.us/688/Refuse-
Recycling e