Homeowners: Summary and Quiz
Everyone wants safe winter roads and sidewalks—and we can achieve that while reducing costs and protecting the environment. Salt has long been relied upon to keep roads and paved surfaces safer during winter, but its widespread use pollutes lakes and groundwater, harms wildlife, and damages infrastructure. Safety matters, but over-salting does not make surfaces safer; it wastes money and increases environmental harm. By following best practices—using the right amount, the right type, and applying under proper conditions—we can maintain safety, control costs, and safeguard water resources.
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Balancing Safety, Cost, and Environmental Impacts
Application Rates
Pavement Temperatures and Effects