The road to salt reduction
January 15, 2024
Other states demonstrate solutions for tackling chloride contamination, tightening regulations
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January 15, 2024
Other states demonstrate solutions for tackling chloride contamination, tightening regulations
April 12, 2022
Property owners call for change at road salt task force meeting in Lake Placid
By Ry Rivard
April 30, 2020
An Adirondack Explorer investigation found that across upstate New York, road salt has seeped into drinking water supplies, poisoned wells, endangered public health and threatened people with financial ruin. But state officials have largely escaped accountability for the resulting pollution.
By Mike Lynch
June 27, 2018
Lake Clear resident Mary McLean and her family stopped using her home’s water for drinking and cooking years ago because it tasted salty. They’ve also seen corrosion to their appliances and plumbing, including the faucet on the kitchen sink.
December 24, 2014
The article “Cutting down on Salt” [November/December 2014] brought up several good points. One idea not discussed is the use of no salt on roads. Use salt only on hills and intersections. My wife and I lived in western Montana for several winters. We lived on a ranch in a very rural area. No salt…
February 16, 2024
DEC, DOT reps describe ‘momentum’ on cutting road salt as advocates urge more action
December 8, 2023
See which companies are benefitting from New York state salt contracts
October 16, 2023
The campaign includes info on best practices, salt use background and resources to get involved.