Sustainable Homeowners Associations — De-Icers

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Definition

Although necessary for safety, many popular methods of ice removal, such as the use of rock salt, can have harmful effects on the environment when they make their way into the soil and nearby streams through runoff from snowmelt. Salt accumulation in soil can impede plants and trees' ability to uptake water and nutrients in their roots, leading to die-offs. Additionally, salt in waterways is harmful or even fatal to aquatic life. Consider using a more sustainable, non-salt-based deicer on your property or in your neighborhood this winter.

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