Senate passes S.218 after amendment; bill targets chloride contamination in state waters

Feb 19, 2026

The Senate adopted an amendment to S.218 and passed the bill to reduce chloride contamination in Vermont waters after a data‑heavy presentation highlighted rising chloride trends, ecological thresholds, and possible links to pavement density.

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The Vermont Senate on the floor adopted an amendment and passed S.218, an act aimed at reducing chloride contamination in state waters, after senators heard a detailed data presentation on rising salt levels in lakes and tributaries.

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