Professional Ice Management & Salting Services in WestBridgewater

WestBridgewater Ice Management & Salting Regulations

WestBridgewater’s 24-hour snow clearing requirement extends beyond mechanical snow removal to include ice management and anti-icing treatments ensuring safe passage throughout winter weather events. Professional salting services provide precise material application using calibrated equipment, temperature-appropriate de-icer selection, and environmental compliance protocols protecting WestBridgewater’s drinking water sources, including the Hockomock Swamp Aquifer, Town River, and local reservoirs, as well as the urban forest canopy from chemical contamination while maintaining legally-required pedestrian safety standards.

West Bridgewater Water Department
99 West Center Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Phone: (508) 894-1289
Official Website: West Bridgewater Water Department

Massachusetts Wellhead Protection Zones and Storage Restrictions

Massachusetts Drinking Water Regulations 310 CMR 22.21(2)(b) impose strict prohibitions and storage requirements for de-icing chemicals within designated wellhead protection zones safeguarding public drinking water supplies.

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
One Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 292-5500
Official Website: MassDEP Wellhead Protection

Zone I Requirements (400-foot radius from wellhead): Storage of sodium chloride, chemically treated abrasives, or de-icing chemicals is prohibited unless contained within completely enclosed, watertight buildings with impermeable floors and spill containment systems.

Zone II Requirements (primary aquifer recharge area): De-icer storage allowed with secondary containment systems, concrete or asphalt impermeable storage pads, covered storage structures preventing rainwater contact, and regular monitoring protocols.

MassDEP guidelines prohibit storage or disposal of snow containing de-icing chemicals within Zone A and Zone II wellhead protection areas. Salt-contaminated snow must be transported to designated disposal sites with controlled drainage.

EPA Clean Water Act and Massachusetts Stormwater Standards

De-icing chemicals entering municipal stormwater drainage systems constitute water quality pollutants regulated under federal Clean Water Act provisions and Massachusetts stormwater management regulations. WestBridgewater’s separated storm sewer system discharges runoff directly to receiving waters without treatment, including the Town River and Salisbury Brook.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1
5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (888) 372-7341
Official Website: EPA Region 1

The West Bridgewater Water Department operates WestBridgewater’s municipal separated storm sewer system collecting rainwater, snowmelt, and ice melt runoff and conveying this drainage without treatment directly to the Town River, Salisbury Brook, and surrounding wetlands. All de-icing chemicals applied to streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways flow untreated into receiving waters.

310 CMR 10.05(6) requires commercial properties, industrial facilities, and large parking lots to develop Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) documenting winter maintenance practices, de-icer application rates, and pollution minimization strategies.

West Bridgewater Water Department
99 West Center Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Phone: (508) 894-1289
Official Website: West Bridgewater Water Department

The West Bridgewater Water Department manages regional water supply protecting the Hockomock Swamp Aquifer, Town River, and local groundwater sources from contamination. Report clogged catch basins to West Bridgewater Water Department at (508) 894-1289. Report illegal dumping or improper disposal to EPA Region 1 at (888) 372-7341 or Massachusetts DEP at (617) 292-5500.

Urban Forest Protection and Vegetation Salt Damage Prevention

De-icing salt causes extensive damage to WestBridgewater’s urban forest through root zone contamination, foliar spray injury, and soil structure degradation. WestBridgewater Parks and Recreation Department manages approximately thousands of street trees requiring protection from winter maintenance chemical damage.

West Bridgewater Parks and Recreation Department
65 North Main Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Phone: (508) 894-1216
Official Website: West Bridgewater Parks and Recreation Department

Visible Salt Injury Symptoms:

• Branch dieback starting at twig tips
• Yellowing or browning of evergreen needles
• Delayed spring bud break and reduced leaf size
• Bark splitting and crown thinning

Protective Measures:

• Wrap burlap screens around shrubs near driveways and sidewalks
• Apply heavy irrigation (2-3 inches water) in April-May leaching accumulated salt from root zones
• Broadcast gypsum at 50 pounds per 1,000 square feet in October
• Maintain 2-4 inch mulch layer over root zones
• Select salt-tolerant species: Austrian pine, Japanese black pine, red oak, honey locust, rugosa rose

West Bridgewater Planning Department
65 North Main Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Phone: (508) 894-1200
Official Website: West Bridgewater Planning Department

Professional Salting Services Throughout WestBridgewater Neighborhoods

Central Village District: Central business and civic area near the Town River and municipal buildings requires precise calibration of application rates to protect drinking water wells and minimize salt runoff to surface waters.

Matfield Neighborhood: Residential streets bordering the Matfield River necessitate careful brine application and avoidance of granular salt near riverbanks to prevent chloride intrusion into sensitive aquatic habitats.

Scotland Street Corridor: Proximity to the Hockomock Swamp Aquifer and associated wetlands demands use of alternative de-icers and limited abrasive materials to safeguard groundwater recharge zones.

South End Residential Area: Mature tree canopy and landscaped frontages require reduced salt rates, with emphasis on salt-tolerant plantings and protective mulching along curb lines and walkways.

West Meadow Conservation Area: Adjacent conservation lands, trails, and wildlife corridors present unique salting restrictions to avoid ecological disturbance and nutrient loading to protected open spaces.

North Main Street Historic Corridor: Historic buildings, old-growth street trees, and brick sidewalks call for use of calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) and reduced application rates to preserve infrastructure and vegetation health.

Spruce Street/Forest Street Zone: Residential neighborhoods with drainage slopes toward the Town River require vigilant monitoring of meltwater flows and proactive catch basin maintenance to prevent salt-laden runoff from impacting aquatic resources.

East Side Commercial Zone: Retail centers and parking lots with high pedestrian volumes necessitate frequent anti-icing treatments and compliance with SWPPP documentation, especially where storm drains discharge directly to local brooks and wetlands.