During the winter season it’s common for people to use ice melt (aka rock salt) at home to deal with icy conditions on sidewalks and driveways. As the ice melts away, the excess material is often carried off the surface into city stormwater drains, and eventually making its way into local waterways.

Proper application of ice melt is key in not only assuring its effectiveness but in protecting our water quality. Please read the product application instructions before applying any type of ice melt or rock salt product.  When sweeping up left-over ice melt, be sure to throw it in a trash container.

For more information on improving the quality of our water, please visit www.springsgov.com/cityengineering and click on the stormwater link on the left.