New Hampshire HB1607 mandates proper storage and management of road salt to prevent groundwater contamination.
New Hampshire HB1607 introduces a new section to RSA 485-C, focusing on the storage and management of chemicals used for snow and ice control. It prohibits storing sodium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, or salt-treated abrasives on road parking lots and sidewalks in a way that risks contaminating groundwater or surface water. The Department is tasked with issuing regulations for the proper storage and management of these chemicals, with additional requirements for areas previously impacted by such chemicals. This act will take effect 60 days after its passage.
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