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Township exploring ways to reduce road salt use in winter

Council members heard experts warn that road salt, declared toxic since 2001, causes irreversible environmental damage and municipal liability concerns.

ELORA – Road salt damages roads, bridges, cars, shoes, pet paws, vegetation and, most importantly, drinking water, Centre Wellington council heard on Dec. 15. The solution is for the province to establish best practices and regulate the amount of road salt used by municipalities, private contractors and citizens, said Karen Rathwell, who addressed council on…

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Wellington Advertiser broke the news in on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
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