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East Consolidated Zoning Board · January 2, 2026

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Salt-brine pre-treatment to reduce road ice

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Speaker 1 explained that ice is the hardest winter road challenge in Kansas and described using a salt-brine machine to pre-treat roads before storms. They said brine creates a protective layer that prevents ice from sticking, allows the county to use about 40% less salt per lane mile compared with dump-truck spreading, reduces total salt usage by "hundreds and hundreds of tons," and yields both cost savings and environmental benefits.

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An unidentified speaker described the public-works practice of applying salt brine to roads in Kansas, saying pre-treatment reduces ice adhesion and can cut salt use by around 40% per lane mile. The speaker said the approach saves money and reduces environmental impact but provided no cost or procurement details.

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