Difference between revisions of "Winter Management"
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− | + | Salt accumulation can cause acute problems, killing off sensitive vegetation in just one winter season. <br> | |
+ | Snow off asphalt areas is a significant vector for salt, so areas where snow sill be stored should be selected with care. <br> | ||
+ | Chlorine is an environmental contaminant . | ||
=References= | =References= |
Revision as of 17:56, 29 May 2017
Temperature and Freezing[edit]
Freezing temperatures can cause problems with pipes and cisterns exposed above the frost penetration line[1]. This maybe a significant issue for rainwater harvesting systems, including residential rain barrels.
Salty Things[edit]
Salt accumulation can cause acute problems, killing off sensitive vegetation in just one winter season.
Snow off asphalt areas is a significant vector for salt, so areas where snow sill be stored should be selected with care.
Chlorine is an environmental contaminant .