Environmental impact of chemical deicers : A review

Increased application of chemical deicers for winter maintenance has resulted in increased concentrations of deicer constituents in the environment. The runoffs from the deicing operation have a deteriorating effect on soil and water quality. But the degree of impact is localized and it depends on v...

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Published in:Water, air, and soil pollution air, and soil pollution, 2005-09, Vol.166 (1-4), p.49-63
Main Authors: RAMAKRISHNA, Devikarani M, VIRARAGHAVAN, Thiruvenkatachari
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Deicers
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics
Environmental impact
Environmental monitoring
Exact sciences and technology
Global environmental pollution
Pollution
Pollution, environment geology
Studies
Water quality
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Summary:Increased application of chemical deicers for winter maintenance has resulted in increased concentrations of deicer constituents in the environment. The runoffs from the deicing operation have a deteriorating effect on soil and water quality. But the degree of impact is localized and it depends on various climatic factors and can also be attributed to the type of salts used and their storage conditions. This paper presents a review of the environmental impact of deicing chemicals.
ISSN:0049-6979
1573-2932
DOI:10.1007/s11270-005-8265-9