Salt Pollution As awareness for pollution increases, other forms of pollution are becoming defined. Almost everyone knows about toxic waste and carbon dioxide pollution, but not many people have heard of salt pollution. Salt pollution has been on the increase since the evolution of the automobile. With more pressure on government agencies to keep the highway clear and safe, an increase in the use of salt has developed. It is important to understand why salt …showed first 75 words of 1270 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1270 total…also effected. Once outside, salt collects on their feet. Pets consume a lot salt when cleaning their feet. This causes cats and dogs to get inflamed stomachs. As you can see, the effects of roadway de-icing on the environment are tremendous. The use of salt causes a great burden to both the land and water around the road ways. But until we find another alternative to Rock salt this problem will persist in our communities.