Winter weather brings with it deicer, salt, and sand application. Here are some reminders for this season to help protect water quality.

Reminders for Municipal Staff

• Deicers are not a substitute for shoveling. They work together to ensure you have a clear path to walk. Please do not over apply deicer or salt. 
• Ensure your plow crews are prepared for a spill in the event of a hydraulic fluid leak. 
• Deicer, sand, and salt should be stored under cover and out of any stormwater flow lines. 
• Deicer and salt application must follow the recommended application rate on the Materials Safety Data Sheet.
• Spreader equipment should be calibrated at the beginning of the season and inspected to ensure application is consistent. 
• All gravel and sand must be swept from the roadways as soon as possible in the Spring. 
• Winter Shoveling and Deicer Message Toolkit provides examples for social media and newsletter messaging. 

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