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Winter Road Salt Keeps Drivers Safe, But Can Also Jeopardize Drinking Water

Inside Climate News · last updated
Each year, cities, states and individuals spread millions of tons of road salt, which can leach into nearby freshwater ecosystems.

Earlier in January, a polar vortex brought frigid temperatures and record amounts of snow to much of the United States. Many states carpeted roads with crunchy salt to battle icy conditions. 

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