Road salt helps keep us safe but it also can cause damage to our drinking water sources. Here are a few ways you can contribute to reducing the amount of salt that enters our water:
- Use salt sparingly and never under -18°C as it will not work
- Shovel often between snowfalls to reduce salt use
- Do not shovel snow into sewers and waterways
- Store salt inside or cover storage areas to keep it from washing away
- Redirect downspouts to stop ice from forming on walkways
Resources:
Transportation Association of Canadas ‘Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management’,
Smart About Salt