Kilgour, B. W., Gharabaghi, B., Perera, N. 2014. Ecological Benefit of the Road Salt Code of Practice. Water Quality Research Journal of Canada. IWA Publishing. Volume 49, Number 1. Pages 43-52

Analysis, Best management practice, Maintenance, Mitigation, Road salt, Urbanization, Water quality, Roads, Methods, BMPs, Chloride, Local government, Brine, De-icing, Anti-icing, Winter maintenance

This article describes the environmental impacts observed following the City of Toronto’s implementation of their Road Salt Code of Practice. The results indicate measurable benefits; however, the net benefits are potentially undermined by rapidly expanding road networks as Canada continues to urbanize.