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Town Of Tewksbury Releases Guidelines For De-Icing
The town is recommending homes and businesses consider alternatives to salting roads, sidewalks, and driveways.
TEWKSBURY, MA — The Town of Tewksbury has released guidelines for de-icing your home or business during the winter season in a way that keeps stormwater clean.
While salt on the roads keeps people safe, once that salt is washed away, it makes its way into nearby wetlands, streams, rivers, and groundwater.
This raises the salinity content of soil and makes it more difficult for plants to absorb nutrients. It also has an effect on wildlife and can negatively impact the water supply.
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The town notes that residents should consider alternatives to salt such as sand, kitty litter, ashes, or coffee grounds.
More information is available from the Town of Tewksbury.
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