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Policy Id:

SPR/SPA:

Risk:

T-36-S-c

Halton Region, Hamilton Region

Low, Moderate, Significant

Implementing Body

Legal Effect

Policy Tool

Threat Type

Status

Comment

MTO - Salt

Strategic

Govern Research

Future & Existing

In progress/some progress made

RESPONSE to Question (Research): MTO continues to evaluate new products and technologies to minimize the impact of winter maintenance on the environment including reducing salt applications rates when prewetting or pre-treating the salt. MTO is evaluating new application rates for pre-wetted salt and sand, as well as, conducting research and pilots for finding alternative non-chloride winter materials. These are generic testing that would apply across the province once final results are determined.

Policy Text:

To seek collaboration on the use of best practices for the application of
road salt on Provincial roads where this activity could be a significant,
moderate or low drinking water threat,

c. the Ministry of Transportation should continue their ongoing
investigation and implementation of innovative practices and new
mitigative technologies regarding road salt application and the
management of infiltration and runoff.

Monitoring Text:

N/A