How rethinking design could reduce the need for road salt
A parking lot during a recent winter shows water from a melting snowpack running across a parking lot, creating potentially slippery areas around handicapped parking stalls. Moving the snow storage area to a low spot and relocating the storm drain could help redirect the water and reduce the need for deicing salt. It's an example of the low-salt design strategy some Minnesota cities are testing to prevent chloride pollution.
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