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Effects of Deicing Salts on Water Quality and Biota

Literature Review and Recommended Research

by Roger E. Hanes, L. W. Zelazny, Roy Emil Blaser ยท 1970

ISBN: 0309018781 9780309018784

Category: Technology & Engineering / Civil / Highway & Traffic

Page count: 70

A review, compilation, and interpretation is presented of the state of knowledge, with recommendations for needed research on the effects of deicing salts on water supplies for domestic, agricultural, fish, and wildlife uses. This report covers the literature review and survey phase of the study. Current ice and snow control practices are reviewed, and the results of a survey on the use of deicing salts by the state highway departments and toll authorities are presented.