Nancy Walser

It is time to set rules for the storage and management of snow and ice control chemicals so they don’t contaminate groundwater or surface water and fuel cyanobacteria blooms. Runoff from improperly stored road salts and de-icing chemicals can harm drinking water sources, lakes, and aquatic ecosystems, including creating conditions that favor harmful cyanobacteria blooms. Safe storage and management help protect water quality and public health.