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Somerville tests beet-juice additive in brine to reduce road salt use
2257165 · February 11, 2025
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DPW reported the city has added beet juice to a brine pretreatment mix on main roads to lower freezing point and reduce salt use; use is situational and limited to mains and cross streets.
Somerville's Department of Public Works has begun adding beet-juice byproduct to its salt‑brine pretreatment on main roads, Commissioner Joe Lathan told the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works on Feb. 10.
"Beet juice kinda helps lower the freezing temperature of the salt brine," Commissioner Lathan said. He said the additive helps the brine adhere and stay on pavement longer…
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