Climate Change
Winter Road Salt Keeps Drivers Safe, But Can Also Jeopardize Drinking Water
Each year, cities, states and individuals spread millions of tons of road salt, which can leach into nearby freshwater ecosystems.
Earlier in January, a polar vortex brought frigid temperatures and record amounts of snow to much of the United States. Many states carpeted roads with crunchy salt to battle icy conditions.
Winter Road Salt Keeps Drivers Safe, But Can Also Jeopardize Drinking Water