2/29/2024 0 Comments Brick township mua![]() ![]() ![]() Mike and Gregory are both dedicated family men who have shown time and again their commitment to our community. Introducing the Our Children First candidates for the Brick Township School Board: Mike Mesmer and Gregory Cohen! To learn more about the Barnegat Bay Partnership, visit. To learn more about the Metedeconk River Watershed, visit. “It only takes one teaspoon of salt to permanently pollute five gallons of water.” It travels into our lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands putting our aquatic life at risk and endangering our fresh water resources,” Kondrup said. Salt alters the composition of soil, slows plant growth and weakens concrete, brick and stone that make up our homes, garages, bridges and roads. ![]() “Remember, once you put salt down it doesn’t go away. Ask questions to snow removal services.This may cause the areas to refreeze or to go down storm drains into our water supply. Do not rise the salted areas with a hose. When the pavement is dry, sweep up any excessive salt, store it in a bucket and use it for the next storm.A 12 oz mug is enough to salt 10 sidewalk squares or a 20-foot driveway. If the one you are using won’t melt past the temperatures in your area and the pavement is still icy, use a different deicer or sand for traction. Remember all deicers can’t melt ice past a certain temperature. Try to shovel to a bare surface if possible.Either shovel periodically as it snows or wait until it stops. Here are some additional tips she listed to use deicers responsibly: Kondrup said when using a deicer to read the labels and ingredients and choose one that will be effective for temperatures in your area. Sodium chloride is especially damaging to the environment. ![]()
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