Road salt is a vital tool in making roads safer in snowy and icy weather, but it can do some real damage to your vehicle.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) says statewide about 404,000 tons of road salt are used every year.

(ABC 6 News) — “Hold the salt” is the new mantra for Minnesota road crews treating streets and highways. According to the ...

"After this weekend’s weather event MassDOT is beginning to experience the effects of the road salt supply issues," said the spokesperson. "The scale of our statewide snow and ice program ...

Don’t let winter road salt eat away at your car ... especially around doors and windows, to prevent ice buildup.

The pollution from road salt has only become a major problem in recent years. Looking at the chart below, the United States ...

The consensus is this: Road salt is the safest and most cost-effective substance for managing snow and ice. Chicago gets an average of 3 feet of snow a year, with heavy snowfall years maxing out ...

Piles of road salt is seen at American Rock Salt near the ... the frigid temperatures that have made it difficult to remove ice from sidewalks,” according to Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s office.

New Jersey residents may be experiencing a salty taste in their tap water due to road salt runoff and drought conditions. The salty taste is temporary and should diminish as road salt applications ...

Focus on these areas: “Road salt is essential for safe winter driving ... especially around doors and windows, to prevent ice buildup.