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environment

De-icing salt is not only the cheapest form of de-icing material, it is also non-toxic and residual salt is gradually diluted and disposed of through natural processes.

However, there are some plants and trees which are not salt-tolerant and it is also advisable to avoid salt leaching into natural water courses in large quantities. Sensible precautions should, therefore, be taken.

These include:

  • covered storage of salt stocks
  • storing stocks away from water-courses
  • maintenance and calibration of spreaders
  • spreading at recommended levels
  • use of salt-resistant trees and plants

 

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