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Water Supply Protection Spotlight: Salt Smarter, Not Harder!

Winter's here, which means snow and ice on our roads, driveways, sidewalks, and stairs.  The salt used to clear our paths also has an impact on drinking water supplies.  DCR encourages everyone to find ways to salt smarter, not harder!

Find out what DCR is doing to help reduce salt!

Learn More About Salt Use Reduction

Learn How to Make Your Own Salt Brine 

You can reduce the amount of salt on your driveway and sidewalks (and save money) by using liquid salt brine instead of rock salt. Check out this video to learn how to make your own salt brine!

Road Salt - Friend or Foe? 

Find out why too much salt is not good for drinking water supplies.

Water Supply Protection Salt Reduction Program 

DCR's Division of Water Supply Protection is working with state and municipal partners to help reduce road salt use around the Wachusett Reservoir.  Click here for additional posters and details about a grant program for towns in the Wachusett Reservoir watershed.
Find out about DCR's Division of Water Supply Protection, Office of Watershed Management Education Programs 

Salt Brine vs. Rock Salt

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How to Properly Use Rock Salt

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