University of Maryland Extension

Salty Roads – Salty Drinking Water?

Event Series: 
Wednesday Water Webinars
When: 
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 - 12:00pm to 12:45pm
Where: 
THIS IS A WEBINAR EVENT
Event Type: 
Class/Workshop
Organization/Sponsor: 
Water Quality Specialist
Presenter: 
Andrew Lazur
Description/Notes: 

University of Maryland Extension will be hosting monthly webinars on various water quality related topics. Join Andrew Lazur, Water Quality Specialist, as he dives into water topics that affect us all. These webinars will take place via Zoom on the dates shown below, each from 12 noon until 12:40, allowing time for Q & A at the end. 

The connection of road salts for deicing and its impact on ground and surface water quality will be presented. In addition to potential increased water corrosion and the impact to home appliances, there are several important potential water quality related health risks including elevated sodium, heavy metals and radionuclides caused by road salts.

Cost: 
Free
Link: 
https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkf-uvqTguG9cQJglLiHmVa-tYKLeGC9UE
Tags: 
water quality
Contact: 
Andrew Lazur
Contact Email: 
lazur@umd.edu
Contact Phone: 
301-789-5256
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