Sinnemahoning Watershed Association
Winter road salt might seem harmless, but it’s quietly building up in our environment and harming both water and wildlife. When salt melts snow and ice, much of it washes off into the ground, where it seeps into groundwater and can remain for a long time. This raises chloride levels in streams and aquifers that supply drinking water and support freshwater ecosystems. Elevated salt levels can stress or kill aquatic insects, frogs, salamanders, and fish, disrupt food webs, and reduce oxygen in waterways, making it harder for aquatic life to survive. It’s a hidden issue worth considering as we balance winter road safety with protecting our water resources and ecosystems.
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