Fall/Winter 2009/10 Snow and Ice Removal"Chloride levels in New Hampshire's freshwaters are 100 times more today than they were 50 years ago before salt was used to melt ice on roadways."
Avoid using alternative deicing chemicals near waterways or drainage to waterways. Some of these new products deemed "safe" may contain ingredients similar to fertilizers. Once in our waters, these products cause additional water quality damage by depleting the oxygen that sustains fish and other aquatic organisms.
For more tips and info please see the NH Lakes Association article: ""
Low Salt Diet""
Please view the ""
NHDES Beach Advisory"" page frequently for the latest information.