As winter weather continues, experts warn of negative impacts of road salt

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Another round of snow hitting the area comes with another challenge: keeping roads safe when salt doesn’t work as well.

With strong winds and dropping temperatures, salt on roads ends up in lakes, and experts say there are concerns about what it’s doing to the environment and drinking water.

Allison Madison, Program Manager for Wisconsin Salt Wise, said on blustery cold days, salt becomes less effective…

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