Winter Road Salt Will Remain in New Jersey Waterways for Months
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.
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NJ SEED; The harsh winter and the need to keep traffic moving on the state’s roads created another environmental challenge to our groundwater.
