Winter Road Salt Will Remain in New Jersey Waterways for Months

NJ SEED
Mar 3
1 min read

February 25, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org

The snow and ice in New Jersey is finally melting, but the impacts of de-icing road salt will remain into the Spring, experts say.

Road salt applied during storms eventually washes into groundwater and storm drains, ending up in local waterways. And this causes chloride levels in water to spike above safe levels.

Read More: Click Here

NJ SEED; The harsh winter and the need to keep traffic moving on the state’s roads created another environmental challenge to our groundwater.

Recent Posts

See All

NJBPU Takes Major Action to Advance Governor Sherrill’s Goals for Affordable, Clean Energy

March 5, 2026 | nj.gov The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) yesterday (3/4) approved three major initiatives to expand in-state, clean energy generation, improve grid reliability, and help

Policy Shock: Big Tech Told to Power Its Own AI Buildout

February 27, 2026 | datacenterfroniter.com Emerging federal pressure on hyperscalers to fund dedicated generation could accelerate the behind-the-meter era and rewrite the economics of AI infrastructu

From the Governor's Office:

Statement by Governor Mikie Sherrill on the Newark Bay Extension March 3, 2026 | nj.gov “Today, (3/3) I am recommending the New Jersey Turnpike Authority Board advance the $6.7 billion Newark Bay Brid

Comments