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Milton, Ont. — North America is facing a salt shortage before winter has even begun. How could this happen?
Three mines supply most of North America’s road salt. The largest mine is located beneath Lake Michigan at Goderich, Ont. Most of the rock salt is distributed throughout the Great Lakes by ship during the summer months. So why is rock salt in short supply?
Most provinces, states, regions and municipalities have ordered 10- to 20 per cent more salt, based on last year’s experience. Governments and those who maintain infrastructure (airports, roads etc.) are given first priority with supplies. This leaves small users, such as private contractors, out in the cold. Many have received limited or “NO SALT” notices. Without an assured supply of salt, contractors are being forced to abandon contracts due to liability exposure.
Efforts are being made to bring salt from around the world but type, quality and logistics means that even at substantially higher prices the gap will not be filled. The shortage will be an ongoing social issue with no firm answer. However, snow and ice management professionals associated with Landscape Ontario are working together to promote optimum safety for all.
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