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County Urges Salt-Wise Practices to Protect Waterways

DEP Mar 5, 2026
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ReceivedMar 5, 2026
Montgomery County's Department of Environmental Protection is reminding residents to use road salt sparingly during winter weather events, noting that salt runoff is a major pollutant in local streams and drinking water. Tips for winter salt management are available online. Large salt spills can be reported by calling 311.
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