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2021 - 2022 LEGISLATURE
January 29, 2021 - Introduced by Representatives Hesselbein, Ortiz-Velez,
Sinicki, Neubauer, Cabrera, Stubbs and Subeck. Referred to Committee on
Rules.
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1Relating to: honoring January 2021 as Wisconsin Salt Awareness Month.
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Whereas, over 525,000 tons of salt (sodium chloride) are applied to Wisconsin
3roadways each winter; and
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Whereas, all of the chlorides applied to roads and fields and used in water
5softeners
end up in our fresh water; and
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Whereas, forty-seven rivers and lakes in Wisconsin have been identified as
7impaired due to high chloride concentrations; and
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Whereas, the observed high concentrations of road salt is causing acute and
9chronic toxicity to aquatic organisms; and
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Whereas, in our state capital, salt pollution is impacting both upper and lower
11aquifers; and
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Whereas, well water data illustrate drinking water in rural areas across the
13state is being salted; and
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1Whereas, forty-five wastewater treatment plants in hard water regions across
2the state have variances to discharge above the legal limit for chloride because they
3cannot afford to remove de-icing and water softener salt from wastewater; and
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Whereas, education, equipment calibration, and incorporation of best
5management practices has enabled counties and municipalities across the state to
6reduce winter salt use by 30-70 percent without impacting public safety; and
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Whereas, to slow the salting of our freshwater, we need increased awareness
8to create new social norms and change behaviors; and
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Whereas, the good health and well-being of the residents of the state of
10Wisconsin are enhanced by keeping our freshwater resources salt free; now,
11therefore, be it
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12Resolved by the
assembly, That the Wisconsin Legislature proclaims
13January 2021 to be Wisconsin Salt Awareness Month and encourages all citizens to
14increase awareness of, education for, and services for proper salt use in Wisconsin.
