Claim: Are chloride levels increasing in Wisconsin waterways because of road salt use?
Fact-check: Are chloride levels increasing in Wisconsin waterways because of road salt use? - Wisconsin Watch
Verdict: yes. according to the wisconsin department of natural resources, chloride concentrations in 26 of wisconsin's largest river systems increased from 600,000 tons in the early 2000s to 800,000 tons in 2018. the department said the rise is "partly due to road salting" but also cited water softeners and fertilizers as factors.
Organisation: Wisconsin Watch
Author: Hope Karnopp
Date published: 2022-12-21T17:16:56