Protecting Water Sources in the Winter

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 -18⁰C 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