Wintertime brings a surge of chloride pollution into our lakes and rivers.
When we use de-icing salt on our sidewalks, driveways, and roads, much of that salt ends up in bodies of water where it dissolves into chloride.
Using the right practices keeps us safe from slips and falls and reduces the negative impacts of salt.
Follow these steps to prevent ice and use salt properly.
To learn more, visit Carver County's website.
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