US road salt usage tripled since 1975, causing chloride pollution and harming aquatic life.

Road salt usage in the US has tripled since 1975, causing significant chloride pollution in waterways and harming aquatic life. Over 90% of chloride pollution is from road salt, leading to increased chloride levels in lakes and rivers, which can kill zooplankton and cause an increase in cyanobacteria and invasive species. To address this issue, states are implementing salt reduction zones and encouraging eco-friendly snow removal methods.

July 05, 2024
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