One of the biggest impacts to water quality is from using salt in the winter. Over time, the salt we put on the ground can end up in our drinking water and cause it to taste salty.
Share ideas and learn how you can help protect drinking water from over salting. To stop salting completely may not be an option but we know we all could use a little less.
One of the biggest impacts to water quality is from using salt in the winter. Over time, the salt we put on the ground can end up in our drinking water and cause it to taste salty.
Share ideas and learn how you can help protect drinking water from over salting. To stop salting completely may not be an option but we know we all could use a little less.
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WWF (Jan. 10, 2018): It’s white and granular and gets spread heavily every winter. We see it pouring onto highways and staining our boots. It’s familiar. And it’s toxic.
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Water Canada (Dec. 18, 2017): Rock salt helps keep roads safe when winter storms hit, reducing winter road accidents. But it can also have serious, negative effects on aquatic ecosystems.
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Waterloo Region Record (Dec. 6, 2017): The Region of Waterloo is launching a new marketing campaign in a bid to continue curbing excessive salt use that's affecting our water supply.
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Snow and ice clearing tips
Winter salt is damaging to our environment. Learn why and what you can do to clear your sidewalk of snow and ice while reducing the need for salt. Learn more at http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/winterplan
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