Water Canada
Every winter, Ontario applies millions of tonnes of road salt to keep highways, streets, and sidewalks safe from ice and snow. While this practice helps prevent accidents, it has a hidden consequence road salt doesn’t simply disappear after use. Instead, it seeps into groundwater, rivers, and lakes, increasing chloride levels in drinking water sources. Click here to read the story.
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