Why Road Salt is Harmful to Vehicles? Ways to Prevent Road Salt Damage

Salt was first used to de-ice roads in the United States in 1938 and about 5,000 tons of salt was spread on the highways of the country by the winter of 1941-1942. Today, approximately 10 to 20 million tons of road salt is used in a year [1]. This massive use of salt on roads is increasing the salinity of the water, creating a negative impact on aquatic life and human health. Although salt is commonly used as a deicing chemical on roads, it can cause severe damage to your…

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