Over the last several years, New York’s Washington County has been converting its winter road maintenance operations to brine in an effort to reduce pollution from road salt. Efforts have included building a regional brine hub in the Village of Whitehall.
Both located in Washington County, the Towns of Whitehall and Hampton have been interested in converting their current rock salt and sand application processes to brine applications but required funding for the equipment to do so. Initial interest arose from a prior educational event hosted by the County with funding support from the LCBP. This follow-up project has increased the County’s productivity and abilities for both application and delivery, and will support the two towns as they convert their winter road maintenance operations.