Vol. 23, No. 4 - Jul 2001eerf field
July 2001 - VOL. 23 NO.4
2001 DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS
You are cordially invited to join your neighbors and friends - Tuesday, July 3rd and Wednesday, July 4th
Tuesday, July 3rd - Deerfield High School
5:00 P.M. GATES OPEN FOR PICNICS, FOOD CONCESSIONS
6:00 P.M. Entertainment for Children (tragic show, stilt walker)
7:00 P.M. JP and The Cats (oldies & classic rock)
9:15 P.M. FIREWORKS (Special, best ever show)
Tickets: $4.00 for Adults; $2.00 for Children (13 and under) and Seniors
Advance Sale: $3.50 for Adults; $1.50 for Children and Seniors
• Wednesday, July 4th - Jewett Park Building and Grounds
7:30 to 10:30 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
8:00 to 9:00 A.M.
8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
8:45 to 10:00 A.M.
10:00 to 11:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
10:30 A.M. to Noon
NOON
1:00 to 4:00 P.M.
1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
1:30 to 2:15 P.M.
2:00 to 6:00 P.M.
2:30 P.M.
Pancake Breakfast in the Park
10k Run -' 5k Walk, Walden School
Bike Decorating Contest and Parade, Rosemary Terr. & Deerfield Road
Arts and Crafts Sales, Park Grounds
Dog Show, Field House Patio
Jazzercise with Paula Kooperman
Rides, Games and Concessions, Park Grounds
Voter Registration, Park Grounds
Deerfield Community Concert Band, Village Hall Courtyard
PARADE
Entertainment on Fieldhouse Stage
Free swimming at Deerspring Pool
Childrenn's Magic Show on Stage
Free swimming at Mitchell Pool
Water Bill Drawing
For July 3rd and 4th Food and Rides: $.50 per ticket - Books for $10.00
Volunteers Needed for July 4th Games - Call Steve Hicks at 564-4600, ext. 236
• �^, Discounted tickets for all events on sale at Deerbrook Jewel, Deerfield Square Walgreens,
Bannockburn Dominick's, First Midwest Bank, Firstar Bank, and Lindemann Pharmacy
Entry blanks for the 10k Run - 5k Walk are available at Bank One/Deerfield and Coldwell Banker.
REMINDERS!
July I" is the deadline for displaying
that new sticker on your car!
Because of the holiday, scavenger and recycling
service will be on Friday, July 6b and Saturday, July
7`b instead of the regular Thursday and Friday pickups.
Parkway trees are available through the Village's
50/50 cost sharing program. If you would like to
receive information regarding the program, call 945-
5000.
Block parties require a permit. There is no fee, but we
need you to complete an application if a street is to be
closed temporarily.
Between May 15`h and September 15", the State
imposes restrictions on lawn sprinkling. Even
numbered addresses may sprinkle on even numbered
days from midnight to noon and 6 p.m. to midnight.
Odd numbered addresses may sprinkle during the
same hours on odd numbered days.
JEFFERY WERNER AWARD WffNNERS
The Deerfield Youth Council has presented this award
to high school seniors annually since 1969 in memory
of Jeff Werner who, in spite of a terminal illness,
dedicated himself to service to the community. This
year's recipients were:
LAURA CUNNIFF — COLLEEN JACKSON
KATE JOHNSTONE — ASHLEY LAPIN
Congratulations to these outstanding members of the
community whose names will be inscribed on a
plaque in the Village Hall.
DEDICATION CEREMONY
In a ceremony on Saturday, June 9`b, the Village Hall
was officially dedicated as the BERNARD FORREST
DEERFIELD VILLAGE HALL, commemorating
Bernie's 32 years as Mayor. The bronze plaque
affixed to the front of the building reads:
'PHIS BUILDING IS NAMED IN HONOR OF
BERNARD FORREST
FOR HIS DEDICATION AND
LEADERSHIP AS MAYOR OF DEERFIELD
1969-2001
FARMER'S MARKET
Dates: Every Saturday through October
w.� 13th.
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Commuter parking lot at the
northwest corner of Deerfield Road and
Robert York Avenue.
For more information, call 945-5000 or e-mail us
at topcarrots(ciaol.com.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS SPOTLIGHT
Over 100 residents volunteer their time to serve
on the Village's boards and commissions. In the
next several issues of D-Tales, we intend to
highlight these groups.
Youth Council
There are twelve members, appointed for three
year overlapping terms, who meet on the first
Tuesday of each month to discuss youth related
issues. Working closely with the Youth Officers
of the Deerfield Police Department, the council
makes recommendations to the Village Board.
They are interested in public input and ask that
you take a few minutes to respond to the
following questions: -
❖ Are you familiar with the Youth Council? If
so, have you participated in any of their
recent events? If yes, which ones?
❖ What do you perceive as the current risks for
teens, for preteens, and /or children?
❖ In what way could the Village aid in
addressing these risks?
❖ What are your thoughts about the locations of
where teens "hang out"? .
❖ In what way would you like the Village to be
involved in addressing this issue?
❖ What other specific areas would you like the
Village to address regarding its youth?
Please respond to the Youth Council by using
any of the following formats. No cover letter or
identification is necessary.
Fax: 847-945-1997
E-Mail: barbireich(i4s.com
Mail: Village of Deerfield Youth Council
465 Elm Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
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ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITYREPORT
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
2001
This information is being published in accordance with the 1996 Safe
Water Drinking Act as directed by the U.S. Environmental Protection.
We are once again pleased and proud to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report. This Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is
designed to inform you about the water we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking
water. The Village is committed to insuring the quality and delivery of your water. We hope you find this information useful, but if you
have any questions about this report or water quality, please contact Barbara K. Little, Director of Public Works and Engineering, at 847-
945-5000. We are also pleased to report that the drinking water provided by the Village meets or exceeds all State of Illinois and United
States Environmental Protection Agency regulations and that we are not operating under any variance or exemption from the established
drinking water regulations or standards.
SOURCE OF DRINKING WATER
The Village of Deerfield purchases all water from the City of Highland Park. The City of Highland Park draws its raw water from a 54-inch
intake pipe located a mile off shore in Lake Michigan. This intake is 30 feet deep. Two smaller pipes, 16 and 20 inches in diameter, also
feed water into the plant for treatment.
All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by constituents that are naturally occurring or are man made. Those
constituents can 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. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the
Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-8004264791.
qmNERAL
The sources ofdrinking water (both tap water 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;
• lnorpanic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial
or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater 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 stormwater runoff and septic systems;
• Radioactive contaminants, which may be naturally occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, USEPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water
provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same
protection for public health.
CONTAMINANTS MONITORING RESULTS
*he Village of Deerfield and City of Highland Park routinely monitor for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State
Laws. The following table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2000.
Police Beat July 2001
IVY
Police Department
Construction
You have probably already
noticed that construction has
begun at the police department.
In mid to late June a renovation
project began and is slated to last
approximately one year.
We will not be increasing the
"footprint" of the police depart-
ment building, but rather using
the space more efficiently. The
current building process was
initiated for several reasons.
First, and foremost, the building
is showing it's age. Secondly,
the pistol range in the basement
has become antiquated and
unsafe. It is difficult to even
find replacement parts for
repair. We have entered into
an agreement with Highland
Park Police Department to
share their off -site range
facility. We are then going to
use the vacant area for much
needed space. Lastly, we will
also use this construction time
to bring the police department
building into compliance with
the American's with Disabili-
ties Act standards.
We apologize for our dust and
any inconveniences this
construction process may
cause.
4th of July
With the 4th of July holiday
fast approaching, the police
department would like to offer
a few suggestions to make
your celebration safer and
more enjoyable. Traffic and
parking can be a problem as
everyone is heading in the
same direction at the same
time.
Remember, it is against the
law to possess firecrackers,
skyrockets, roman candles or
any other fireworks contain-
ing any explosive compound.
Fireworks in irresponsible
hands can cause injury, fire or
property damage. Someone in
possession of fireworks can be
ticketed and receive a fine of
up to $500. Leave the fire-
works displays to the profes-
sionals that the Family Days
Committee hires.
This year the High School and
some of the grounds are under
construction. Be sure to pay
particular attention to desig-
nated pathways. Bringing a
flashlight along for the walk
back home might be a good
idea.
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
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850 Waukegan Road
Bulk Rate
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
U.S.POSTAGE
PAID
Fire/Police Emergency ...................................... 911
Permit No. 1
Fire Department Non -Emergency ....................... 945-4066
Deerfield, Illinois
CAR/PRE-SORT
Police Department Non -Emergency ..................... 945-8636
Village Hall ............................................ 945-5000
Public Works .......................................... 317-7245
Web Page ................................... www.deerfield-il.org
POSTAL CUSTOMER
E-mail ................................. deermail@deerfield-il.org
STEVEN M. HARRIS, Mayor 940-7533
DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015
TRUSTEES
JERRY KAYNE 945-5320 DEREK RAGONA 945-2291 HARRIET ROSENTHAL 945-3545
WILLIAM S. SEIDEN 945-2442 VERNON E. SWANSON 945-0227
ROBERT D. FRANZ, Village Manager
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Printed at SPS, The Printing Company, Inc. (847) 498-6126
Contaminant (units) MCLG
MCL
Level
Range of Violation
Date of Typical Source of Contamination
Found
Detecdon
Sample
Turbidity (96,<0.5 NT O n/a
TT
100
100-100 No
Soil runoff
Turbidity (NTU)* n/a
TT=5
0.100
n/a No
Soil runoff
NTU Max
Corttaminut�s
Beta/Photon Emitters 0
50
8.000
8.000-8.000 No
11/23/98 Decay of natural and man-made deposits
(PciA)*
Copper (ppm) 1.3 AL=1.3 0.240 0 exceeding No 9/30/99 Corrosion of household plumbing; erosion of
AL natural deposits; leaching from wood
j preservative.
Lead (ppb)* 0 AL=15 5 0 exceeding No 9/30/99 Corrosion of household plumbing systems;
AL erosion of natural deposits.
Nitrate (as Nitrogen]
10
10
0.474
0.474-0.474
No
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching fiorn
I(ppm)*
septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural
deposits. •
Nitrate & Nitrite (ppm)*
10
10
0.4
0.4-0.4
No 5/5/98
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from
septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural
deposits.
I'
Hexachlorocyclopen-
50
50
0.003
nd - 0.006
No
Discharge fi oan chemical factories.
tadiene (ppb)
Picloram (ppb)
500
500
0.075
nd - 0.150
No
Herbicide runoff.
ccdon /D
adon BYProdueft
TTHM (Total
n/a
100
12.000
9.000-15.000
No
By product of drinking water chlorination.
Tri-halomethanes] (ppb)
Fluoride (ppm)* n/a n/a
Sodium (ppm)* n/a n/a
*Reported by City of Highland Park
1.070 1.070-1.070 No
14.000 14.000-14.000 No
Water additive which promotes strong teeth.
Erosion of naturally occurring deposits; used
as water softener.
*4
In this table you will find many terms and abbreviations you may not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we have
provided the following definitions:
m - parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/1).
Pb - parts per billion or micrograms per liter (ug/1).
ppt - parts per trillion or nanograms per liter (nanograms/1).
NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, used to measure of the cloudiness in drinking water.
%<0.5 NTU - percent samples less than 0.5 NTU.
Mrem/yr - millirems per year, used to measure radiation absorbed by the body.
pC1/1- picocuries per liter, used to measure radioactivity.
#pos/mo - number of positive 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 contaminants in drinking water.
MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level or the highest level of a contaminant that is 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.
n/a - not applicable.
nd - none detected
In most cases, the "Level Found" column represents an average of sample result data collected during the CCR calendar year. The "Range
of Detections " column represents a range of individual sample results, from lowest to highest, that were collected during the CCR calendar
year. If data appears in the "Date of Sample" column, the Illinois EPA requires monitoring for this contaminant less than once per year
because the concentrations do not frequently change. If no date appears in the column, monitoring for this contaminant was conducted
during the CCR calendar year.
ABOUT THE DATA
Turbidity 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.
Beta/Photon The MCL for beta particles is 4 mrem/year. EPA considers 50 pCi/l to be a level of concern for beta particles.
Emitters
Flouride Fluoride is added to the water supply to help promote strong teeth. The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends
an optimal fluoride range of 0.9 mg/l to 1.2 mg/l.
Sodium There is not a state or federal MCL for sodium. Monitoring is performed to provide information to consumers and health
officials that are concerned about sodium intake due to dietary precautions. If the level is greater than 20 mg/l, and you
are on a sodium -restricted diet, you should consult a physician.
Lead Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is
possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used
in your home's plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your household water, you may wish to have
your water tested. Also flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is
available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1 -800-426-479 1).
In addition to the contaminants listed in the table above, tests for the presence of 65 other contaminants were made but not detected during
the reporting year. These contaminants include 11 inorganic compounds (i.e. arsenic), 27 synthetic organic compounds (i.e. atrazine), 21
volatile organic compounds (i.e. trichloroethylene), and 6 state regulated compounds (i.e. aldrin and DDT).
LEAD AND COPPER
The Village of Deerfield has been in full compliance with all regulations for lead and copper control.
SPECIAL U4F®RMAT ON AVAELABLIE
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised individuals,
such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other
immune system disorders, some elderly, 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 (1-800-426-4791).