Vol. 44, No. 4 - Jul/Aug 2022D-Tales
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Vol. 44, No. 4July/August 2022
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.
Community Relations Commission
July 12, 6:30 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.
Plan Commission
August 11 & 25, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
August 22, 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
Village Board Approves
Carbon Action Report to
Reduce Greenhouse Gasses
On June 6, the Village Board approved a
Climate Action Report from the Greenhouse
Gas Reduction Ad Hoc Working Group
to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030 and
become carbon neutral by 2050.
The creation of the working group stemmed
from a February 18, 2020, Village Board
proclamation urging local governments and
municipalities to lead the global effort to
fight climate change.
The Climate Action Report is the output
of several months of analysis by the
Working Group and is intended to serve
as a guiding document that can inform
implementation efforts and future climate/
adaptation/resiliency plans for longer-term
implementation. The report establishes
a greenhouse gas emissions baseline and
sets high-level objectives to obtain the
Village Board’s established greenhouse gas
mitigation goals.
The Village Board adopted three specific
objectives recommended by the Working
Group:
• Convert 100% of electricity to
renewable sources by 2030
• Reduce transportation emissions by
55% by 2030
• Reduce waste emissions by 66% by 2030
Implementing strategies and tactics that
achieve the three objectives noted above
will result in a 45% reduction of GHG
emissions by 2030, as compared to the
2017 baseline year. The report organizes the
proposed GHG mitigation efforts into four
focus areas – energy, transportation, waste
and ecosystem/food/goods and services.
Along with the discussion of each focus area
is an identification of the general resources
Climate Report Continued on Page 2:
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 and kids’ activities. The gates
will open at 5 p.m. and food and drink con-
cessions will be available for purchase.
On Monday, July 4th, head on over to the
festivities at Jewett Park including breakfast
in the park, dog show, the flower show and a
variety of games. The parade starts at noon
on Monday and will travel from Deerspring
Pool, west to Waukegan Road, north to Hazel
and end at Jewett Park.
This year’s Parade Marshals are Mayor
Emeritus Harriet Rosenthal and the League
of Women Voters of Deerfield/Lincolnshire.
Rosenthal served 12 years as Mayor and 24
years as a Village Trustee. The League of
Women Voters was founded in Chicago on
February 14, 1920. Since then, the League
has worked to register voters, sponsor candi-
date forums, provide non-partisan election
materials about candidates, and study issues
on the local, state and national levels in order
to create a better-informed electorate.
See the full schedule on Page 10 or visit www.
deerfield.il.us/familydays e
villageNEWS
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Climate Report Continued from Page 1:
that are needed to accompany the various
strategies. You can read the full report at
www.deerfield.il.us.
Residents can take actions now to help the
Village reach these goals. For the energy
goals, this includes switching to renewable
energy sources, such as reducing energy us-
age, participating in the Community Solar
Program at www.northshorecommunitysolar.
com and upgrading to energy efficient appli-
ances. To reduce transportation emissions,
residents can walk, bike or take public
transportation, consider purchasing an elec-
tric vehicle and reduce vehicle idling. For
the waste reduction goals, residents can im-
prove their recycling literacy and make use
of the Village’s no-cost compost program at
deerfield.il.us/785/Compost-Program.
“Municipalities have an unparalleled
opportunity to make changes that can
transform local economies and positively
impact peoples’ lives both locally, and even
globally,” said Mayor Daniel C. Shapiro.
“It is time for us to roll up our sleeves and
get to work to preserve a future we can all
be proud to pass along to our children and
grandchildren.”
Members of the Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Ad Hoc Working Group include
Trustee Mary Oppenheim (Chairperson),
Trustee Elaine Jacoby, Sustainability
Commission Chairperson Donald
Anderson, Sustainability Commissioner
William Mertes, Go Green Deerfield
Chairperson Art Wilde, Go Green
Deerfield Member Camilla Dadey, and
Business Community Representative
Victoria Street, Executive Director of the
DBR Chamber of Commerce.
The Mayor and Village Board thank all of
the members of the Working Group for
their efforts. e
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 2022, the Village accounted
for approximately 6.56% of the overall
property tax bill.
As separate, independent units of
government, the Village has no control
over the other components of a resident’s
property tax bill.
One common question regarding property
taxes concerns is how property taxes are
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
policeDEPARTMENT
Fireworks Not Allowed
The Deerfield Police Department reminds
residents that fireworks are dangerous and
unpredictable by nature. The discharging
of fireworks including firecrackers, bottle
rockets, and Roman candles is a violation
of state law and Village ordinances. Novelty
fireworks, such as snakes, sparklers, and
party-poppers are not regulated by the
state. While sparklers are legal, they are
extremely dangerous because they burn
at temperatures of up to 1,200 degrees
Fahrenheit and remain extremely hot long
after the sparks have ceased.
Each July 4th, thousands of people
nationwide, most often children and teens,
are injured while using consumer fireworks.
The best way to protect your family is
to not use any fireworks at home. Many
professional displays are scheduled on July
3rd and 4th for the enjoyment of all.
Please only call 911 to report illegal
fireworks if you can give an exact location
and preferably a description of those
involved.
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
The 100 Deadliest Days
for Teen Drivers
For years, motor vehicle crashes were the
leading cause of injury-related deaths for
youths, although it was recently displaced
by deaths from firearm-related injuries.
Even so, with Memorial Day Weekend
behind us, we are now in the 100 Deadliest
Days (the days from Memorial Day to
Labor Day) for teen drivers.
According to AAA, new teen drivers ages
16-17 are three times as likely as adults to
be involved in a deadly crash, and there are
more daily deaths in crashes involving teen
drivers during the summer months than the
rest of the year because teens tend to have
more unstructured time behind the wheel.
Parents can help their teen driver stay
safe by laying down ground rules before
handing over the car keys. Talk to your teen
about the dangers and consequences of
driving too fast, impaired or distracted. You
can also be a good role model by practicing
safe driving habits. For more information
visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/teen-
driving 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
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
2022 Cop on a Rooftop
On Friday, August 19, Deerfield Police
Officers will spend 5 a.m. to noon on the
roof of our local Dunkin Donuts, 499 Lake
Cook Road, not on surveillance, but rather
raising awareness and funds for Special
Olympics Illinois (SOIL).
This year marks the 20th anniversary of
this partnership where, to date, more than
$6.7 million has been raised statewide.
This is one of the many events the Police
Department participates in annually as
part of their commitment to the Law
Enforcement Torch Run benefitting SOIL.
Consider a coffee run for your family or
office on August 19. In return, you will not
only be getting a great cup of coffee, you
will also receive a coupon for a free donut
and the satisfaction of knowing you have
improved the life of an athlete.
The Police Department will also be selling
SOIL merchandise and raffle tickets for
a Harley Davidson and camper. We are
hoping the Chicago Bears “Staley Da Bear”
will join us again this year and help us meet
our goal of raising $3,000!
For more information, please contact:
Communications Director Mary Anne
Glowacz at mglowacz@deerfield.il.us or
Desirae Kuceba at dkuceba@deerfield.il.us.
Bike Safety Booth at
Farmers Market
Join the Deerfield Police Department for
a bike and pedestrian safety booth at the
Deerfield Farmers Market on July 30 and
August 13.
The Bike Safety Event will include bike
officers and bike safety advocates who will
talk about bike safety, bike maintenance
and bike laws.
For more information, e-mail Commander
Oliver Cachola at ocachola@deerfield.il.us
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publicWORKS
2022 Street
Rehabilitation Project
Update
The 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project was
awarded in April and work began in early
May. This $3.3 million project consists of
the full reconstruction or the resurfacing of
selected streets, as well as the installation
of new water main along Price Lane and
Rosewood Avenue.
The following roads are associated with this
year’s project:
• Charing Cross from Pine Street to
Indian Hill Road
• Gordon Terrace from Willow Avenue
to Pine Street
• Kenmore Avenue from Hackberry
Road to the south limits
• Montgomery Road from Wilmot Road
to the west limits
• Plum Tree Road from Pine Street to
Gordon Terrace
• Price Lane from Osterman Avenue to
the north limits
• Rosewood Avenue from Birchwood to
Kenmore Avenue
• Poet’s Corner Subdivision (Longfellow
Avenue, Byron Court, Hermitage
Drive, and Whittier Avenue).
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. e
Flood Information
Natural & Beneficial
Functions
Floodplains play a valuable role in
providing natural and beneficial functions
to Deerfield and the surrounding area 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
Save the Date: Harvest
Fest September 17
Let’s celebrate!
Deerfield’s Harvest Fest
is back September 17
with fireworks and fun
community events for
everyone.
• Start the day at the
Deerfield Farmers
Market between 7 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
with special kids’ activities and the
popular touch-a-truck.
• Gates open at Shepard Park at 4:30
p.m. for events including live concerts
from Maggie Speaks and Rosie and
the Rivets, food, a beer tent, carnival
games and fireworks.
Harvest Fest is hosted by the Village
of Deerfield and the DBR Chamber of
Commerce. Watch for an event mailer with
more details and a list of sponsors in early
September. e
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois 2021
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 sys-
tem met all TOC removal requirements
set, unless a TOC violation is noted in
the violations section.
Turbidity (NTU) – Turbidity is a mea-
sure of the cloudiness of the water. It is
monitored because it is a good indica-
tor of water quality and the effective-
ness of the filtration and disinfectants.
Sodium – There is no State or Federal
maximum contaminant level (MCL)
for sodium. Monitoring is performed
to provide information to consumers
and health officials that are concerned
about sodium intake due to dietary pre-
cautions. Those on a sodium-restricted
diet should consult a physician about
the level of sodium in the water.
Lead & Copper – The Village contin-
ues to be in compliance with regula-
tions for lead and copper control. (See
Lead and Copper Explanation).
Unregulated Contaminants –
An MCL for this has not been
established by either State or Federal
regulations, nor has mandatory health
effects language. The purpose for
monitoring this is to assist the U.S.
EPA in determining the occurrence of
unregulated contaminants in drinking
water and whether future regulation is
warranted.
In addition to the above-mentioned
tests, Deerfield continuously monitors
and tests your water through our water
control system as well as with weekly
physical samples. These samples are
submitted to the Central Lake County
Joint Action Water Agency, an EPA
certified laboratory, for analysis. This
ensures a rapid response should there
ever be a problem.
General Information
The sources of drinking water (both tap
and bottled water) include rivers, lakes,
streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and
wells. As water travels over the surface
of the land or through the ground, it
can dissolve naturally occurring miner-
als and radioactive material and can
pick up substances resulting from the
presence of animals or from human ac-
tivity. Possible contaminants consist of:
Microbial contaminants, such as
viruses and bacteria, which may come
from sewage treatment plants, septic
systems, agricultural livestock 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 pro-
duction, mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which
may come from sources such as
agriculture, urban storm water runoff
and residential uses.
Organic chemical contaminants,
including synthetic and volatile organic
chemicals, which are by-products of
industrial processes and petroleum
production, and can also come from gas
stations, urban storm water runoff and
septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which
may be naturally occurring or the result
of oil and gas production and mining
activities.
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink,
EPA prescribes regulations that limit
the amount of certain contaminants in
water provided by public water systems.
FDA regulations establish limits for
contaminants in bottled water, which
must provide the same protection to
ensure public health.
Contaminants monitoring results
The Village of Deerfield and City of
Highland Park routinely monitor for
contaminants in your drinking water
according to Federal and State laws. e
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 Tyler Dickinson,
Responsible Operator In Charge, at 847.719.7463 or tdickinson@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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Lead and Copper - January 1 to December 31, 2021
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 0.19 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
310
23.0
21.0
35
12
12
140-140
110-110
310-310
23.0-23.0
21.0-21.0
35-35
12-12
12-12
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
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.
2021 Water Quality Data - January 1 to December 31, 2021
Disinfection / Disinfection Byproducts
Chlorine (ppm)
Total Haloacetic Acids
[HAAS] (ppb)
TTHM [Total
Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
4
n/a
n/a
4
60
80
1.54
27.6
55.6
1.10-1.24
7.8-35.3
17.0-66.4
NO
NO
NO
2021
2021
2021
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
2021 Water Quality Data - January 1 to December 31, 2021
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%
0.30
NTU
n/a
n/a
NO
NO
2021
2021
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
.752
12
.30
0
.019-.019
.752-.752
12-12
.30-.30
0
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
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 environ-
ment
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois 2021
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 2021 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 2024.
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 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
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
2021 Water Quality Data - January 1 to December 31, 2021
Disinfection / Disinfection Byproducts
Chlorine (ppm)
Total Haloacetic Acids
[HAAS] (ppb)
TTHM [Total
Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
4
n/a
n/a
4
60
80
1.54
27.6
55.6
1.10-1.24
7.8-35.3
17.0-66.4
NO
NO
NO
2021
2021
2021
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.
2021 Water Quality Data - January 1 to December 31, 2021
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%
0.30
NTU
n/a
n/a
NO
NO
2021
2021
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
.752
12
.30
0
.019-.019
.752-.752
12-12
.30-.30
0
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
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 environ-
ment
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois 2021
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. Only 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 refrig-
erator instead of letting the tap run
when 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 gar-
bage 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. You can also compost instead.
8. For landscaping and gardens,
choose plants that are native to the
area in which you live or plants that
are drought resistant. Native plants are
accustomed to the natural amount of
precipitation that occurs in the area
where they are found and normally
do not require any additional water-
ing. Group plants together based on
similar watering needs.
9. Water your lawn and/or garden
during the coolest part of the day to
minimize evaporation. Apply water
slowly, exactly where it is needed.
Position sprinklers so that water lands
on the lawn and shrubs, not on paved
areas. Keep in mind that sprinkling
restrictions are in place from May 15 -
September 15.
10. Use a bucket of water and a spray
head on the hose to wash your car. A
running hose can waste hundreds of
gallons of water in the time it takes to
wash a car. e
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Some people may be more vulnerable
to contaminants in drinking water. Im-
munocompromised individuals, such
as persons with cancer undergoing
chemotherapy, persons who have un-
dergone 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 contam-
inants 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 As-
sessment Summary, visit:
www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/
swap-fact-sheets.pl?rm=show_fa-
cility_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 a Resolution to award the Village Hall monopole painting contract
Approved a Resolution to award the monopole radio equipment contract
Approved an Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Deerfield Park Plaza Planned Unit Development for site changes and an
amendment to the Goddard Special Use to permit the expansion of the Goddard School into the adjacent 471 Lake Cook Road tenant
space in Deerfield Park Plaza Shopping Center
Approved a Resolution to award chemical phosphorus removal project
Approved the report and recommendation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Working Group regarding a Climate Action Report
Approved a Resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the Village of Deerfield and the West Deerfield Town-
ship Assessor for access to Village permit and plan tracking system
Approved a Resolution authorizing a grant to the Lake County Convention and Visitor Bureau
Honors and Recognitions
Recognized Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Model U.N. Team for eighth consecutive Team Award of Distinction
Proclaimed May Mental Health Month
Recognized Yaokai Yang, EIU Academic Challenge - Computer Science State Champion
Proclaimed June LGBTQ Pride Month
Proclaimed June 19, 2022 Juneteenth
Proclaimed Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day
communityCALENDAR
deerfield park district
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparks.org.
We Weekly summer camps are still
available! Check out options in our Sum-
mer Camp Guide at deerfieldparks.org/
programguide or stop by the park district
today!
Bring your furry friend to Jaycee Park on
July 16 for an afternoon of dog-friendly
fun at Woofstock! Enjoy games and activi-
ties, music, snacks, and more! Register at
deerfieldparks.org/events.
Enjoy Summer Concerts at Floral Park
from 5 – 6:30 p.m. in July and August.
Join your friends and neighbors, bring
a picnic dinner, chair or blanket while
different artists perform each week. Dates
and artist bios can be found at deerfield-
parks.org/events.
Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and get
ready to Shake, Rattle and Mix at the Patty
Turner Center as Highwood’s very own
Roger That takes to the stage to perform
the jukebox hits of the 50s and 60s.
Advanced registrations are required. For
details please call: 847-940-4010
Open Pickleball at Sachs Recreation
Center for all players no matter their age
or ability level. Drop-in and play on one of
our seven courts. The summer Open Play
schedule runs June 13-August 12. Open
Play is rack format M/W/F 8 a.m.-noon
$7R/9NR/Free for SRC Members
Eat to the Beat Concerts at Jewett Park
Pavilion from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. on
July 6, 13, 20 & 27. Bring a picnic lunch,
listen to music and play in the park!
Deerfield Family Theater auditions for Big
Fish will be held the week of August 24.
Visit deerfieldfamilytheater.com to select an
audition slot!
deerfield public library
All Library programs are free and open to
the public. Register in advance by phone
at 847.945.3311, online at deerfieldli-
brary. org, or in person at 920 Waukegan
Rd. Online program description notes
program platform (online, in-person, or
hybrid).
Memory Café
July 6, August 3, 10-11:30 a.m.
The Café is offered to support and con-
nect those experiencing memory loss
and their care partner.
MakerSpace Open House
July 8, 3-4 p.m., Grades 5+
Come learn about amazing equipment
and projects!
Blues 101 with Fruteland Jackson
July 9, 2-3:30 p.m.
Blues music history through song,
lecture, and discussion.
Professor Moptop Presents Paul Mc-
Cartney
July 19, 7-8:30 p.m.
The Professor will share videos, songs,
and stories about John and the Fab
Four.
Deerfield’s Got Talent!
July 26, 7-8:30 p.m., Students entering
Grades 2 and up
Share your special talent, and just
come enjoy the show. All PG talents
welcome!
Craftivism 101
July 27, 4-5 p.m., Students entering
Grades 4-8
Are you creative, and care about the
world? Learn how to combine these
two things with Craftivism.
PLACE Programs: Community for
Everyone
July 30, August 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
PLACE welcomes adults with intellec-
tual and developmental disabilities and
their parents and caregivers. Join us for
an evening of reading, conversation,
and fun. For more info and to register
contact Vicki Karlovsky, vkarlovsky@
deerfieldlibrary.org.
Bad Guys Party
August 4, 4-5:30 p.m., Students enter-
ing Grades 1-5
Call all Bad Guys fans! We’ll play trivia,
do a craft, and be GOOD.
Jutta & the Hi-Dukes Concert
August 20, 2-3:30 p.m.
Experience music from many different
cultures and countries, and bring your
dancing shoes!.
Unconventional Photography of
Chicago
August 31, 7-8 p.m.
Learn how to keep your photography
spontaneous! Cosponsored by the Vil-
lage Fine Arts Commission
For more information and a full listing of
events, please visit www.deerfieldlibrary.org.
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communityINFO
Township Updates
Parade Cooling Center
West Deerfield Township’s lobby will
serve as a cooling center during the July
4th parade. Stop in at 601 Deerfield Road
to take a break from the heat or grab a
refreshing bottle of water.
Assessor’s Office
Please visit the Assessor’s office weekdays
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to meet
the new staff that is here to help you. We’ve
been hard at work helping residents file for
all the exemptions they qualify for, please
stop in to make sure you’re getting all the
savings available.
Assessment notices for 2022 will be posted
and mailed out mid-August this year. The
30-day window to appeal your assessments
begins that day, so don’t delay filing once
you receive your blue assessment notice.
We’ll be here to assist you with that too.
Contact the Assessor’s Office at 847.945.3020
or assessor@wdtassessor.org. 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.
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
communityINFO
11
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.
For more information, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
Yard Waste Reminders
Any yard waste placed in your compost
container does not require a sticker.
Yard waste can be placed in the compost
container year-round and does not require
a sticker. Yard waste stickers will be needed
for bag service, and may be purchased at
Village Hall and retailers that currently sell
stickers. Stickers cost $3.00. 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
Grate Keepers Program Protects Waterways
Become a gate keeper of our waterways by registering for the Village’s Grate Keepers
Program. Residents and businesses can 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 Communications Coordinator 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 on social media and invites residents to connect with us to
receive valuable information. Like and follow the Village of Deerfield here:
• Facebook.com/VillageofDeerfield/
• Twitter.com/Deerfield_IL
(@Deerfield_IL)
• Instagram.com/villageofdeerfield/
(@villageofdeerfield)
You can also register to receive the weekly e-blast with Village news and events at
www.deerfield.il.us. Simply click the “Notify Me” icon on the homepage.
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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PRESORTED
STANDARD U.S.
POSTAGE
PAID
Permit No. 1
Deerfield, Illinois
D-Tales
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
POSTAL CUSTOMER
DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015
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
Larry Berg - 847.612.0777
Email: lberg@deerfield.il.us
Elaine Jacoby - 847.644.3354
Email: ejacoby@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)