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Road Salt Runoff Is Increasing Lake Salinity and Threatening Water Quality

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/ Published in Blog, Water Quality & Pollution
Pile of Road Salt
When the road get snow covered and icy, road crews work extra hard to keep travelers safe. However, the extensive use of salt may be damaging lakes and streams. Researchers examined 371 lakes and found that 44% are at risk of salinization, meaning there is a build of salt in the water table. This excess
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