County Urges Salt-Wise Practices to Protect Waterways
DEPMar 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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Source: Montgomery County, MD, “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and More!”, received Mar 5, 2026.
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