5,000,000
Tons of rock salt applied annually.
78%
Of applied salt enters lakes and rivers.
200%
Magnesium Chloride has twice the chloride.
$1200
The estimated cost in damage / ton applied.
The Chloride Problem
Chloride ions are part of every granule of rock salt – and once they enter our environment they never leave. This means that every ton of salt applied leads to the accumulation of more and more chlorides. Chlorides kill plant material, make freshwater salty, drive the accumulation of other pollutants and degrade our vehicles, roads and infrastructure. The time to act is now. Sign
Sign the petition to stop salt pollutionEco Solutions is Committed to Solving The Problem
The issue of chloride pollution in North America’s freshwater environment’s is of growing concern. Every year, a different group begins sounding the alarm – signalling a threat not just to our environment, but also the health of our communities and infrastructure.
At Eco Solutions, we have been working to tackle this problem for decades. We recognize the complexity of the issue, and understand it involves everyone working together. That means suppliers like us, contractors and municipalities like you, individual citizens and governments.
What can you do to protect our freshwater?
Organic Melt
Our line of chloride-free and reduced-chloride sustainable winter maintenance products are designed for Canadian winters, without the reliance on destructive chloride products.
Legislation is Coming
Due to the severity of the issue, and the growing concern amongst business owners, environmentalists and individual citizens, the reality of legislation is imminent. The exact structure and impact of this is not known, but will likely involve a combination of training and regulation. Get started with your liquids journey to stay ahead of the game!
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Chlorides Mean Corrosion.
Road salt and compounds like magnesium and calcium chloride contribute to costly corrosion of infrastructure, vehicles, and plant-life. These hidden costs, while often overlooked, are significant. Trust Eco Solutions for effective salt reduction strategies, curbing both financial and environmental damage.
The Case Against Magnesium Chloride
Safety
- Collects moisture
- Can result in slippery conditions
- MTO suspended use in 2006
- Calcium chloride has similar issues
Infrastructure
- More damaging to bridges and roads than rock salt
- Magnesium is most corrosive commonly used de-icer
- Issues can be seen at low concentrations
Environment
- Twice the chloride ions
- May result in heavy metal release in soils
- Magnesium chloride products often have toxic additives
- Does not address long-term issues
The Lag Effect
The trouble with chlorides like rock salt used in winter maintenance is their lasting environmental footprint. Once applied, they seep into small streams and groundwater, eventually polluting our lakes and rivers. Today’s salt application equates to tomorrow’s water pollution, underlining the need for eco-friendly alternatives. Choose Eco Solutions, your partner in reducing chloride pollution for a healthier environment.
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