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We rely on salt to keep our roads safe in the winter.

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But using more salt than is needed comes with a heavy price.

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Chloride from the overuse of salt affects our beloved local ...

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waterways, endangering fish and other ...

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wildlife, and pollutes our freshwater resources.

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It only takes one teaspoon of salt to pollute up to five ...

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gallons of water.

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When using road salt, scatter the salt,

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leaving space between the grains.

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A little goes a long ways this winter.

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Remember, you can be the solution to ...

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stormwater pollution.