Professional Ice Management & Salting Services in Hanson

Hanson Ice Management & Salting Regulations

Hanson’s 24-hour snow clearing requirement extends beyond mechanical snow removal to include ice management and anti-icing treatments, ensuring safe passage throughout winter weather events. Professional salting services provide precise material application using calibrated equipment, temperature-appropriate de-icer selection, and environmental compliance protocols protecting Hanson’s drinking water sources, Oldham Pond, Indian Head Brook, Shumatuscacant River, and the urban forest canopy from chemical contamination while maintaining legally-required pedestrian safety standards.

Hanson Board of Water Commissioners
1073 Main Street, Hanson, MA 02341
Phone: (781) 447-1200
Official Website: Hanson Board of Water Commissioners

Massachusetts Wellhead Protection Zones and Storage Restrictions

Massachusetts Drinking Water Regulations 310 CMR 22.21(2)(b) impose strict prohibitions and storage requirements for de-icing chemicals within designated wellhead protection zones safeguarding public drinking water supplies.

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
One Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 292-5500
Official Website: MassDEP Wellhead Protection

Zone I Requirements (400-foot radius from wellhead): Storage of sodium chloride, chemically treated abrasives, or de-icing chemicals is prohibited unless contained within completely enclosed, watertight buildings with impermeable floors and spill containment systems.

Zone II Requirements (primary aquifer recharge area): De-icer storage allowed with secondary containment systems, concrete or asphalt impermeable storage pads, covered storage structures preventing rainwater contact, and regular monitoring protocols.

MassDEP guidelines prohibit storage or disposal of snow containing de-icing chemicals within Zone A and Zone II wellhead protection areas. Salt-contaminated snow must be transported to designated disposal sites with controlled drainage.

EPA Clean Water Act and Massachusetts Stormwater Standards

De-icing chemicals entering municipal stormwater drainage systems constitute water quality pollutants regulated under federal Clean Water Act provisions and Massachusetts stormwater management regulations. Hanson’s separated storm sewer system discharges runoff directly to receiving waters without treatment.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1
5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (888) 372-7341
Official Website: EPA Region 1

The Hanson Board of Water Commissioners operates Hanson’s municipal separated storm sewer system, collecting rainwater, snowmelt, and ice melt runoff and conveying this drainage without treatment directly to Oldham Pond, Indian Head Brook, and the Shumatuscacant River. All de-icing chemicals applied to streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways flow untreated into receiving waters.

310 CMR 10.05(6) requires commercial properties, industrial facilities, and large parking lots to develop Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) documenting winter maintenance practices, de-icer application rates, and pollution minimization strategies.

Hanson Board of Water Commissioners
1073 Main Street, Hanson, MA 02341
Phone: (781) 447-1200
Official Website: Hanson Board of Water Commissioners

The Hanson Board of Water Commissioners manages the municipal water supply, protecting Oldham Pond, Indian Head Brook, and aquifer recharge areas from contamination. Report clogged catch basins to the Hanson Board of Water Commissioners at (781) 447-1200. Report illegal dumping or improper disposal to EPA Region 1 at (888) 372-7341 or Massachusetts DEP at (617) 292-5500.

Urban Forest Protection and Vegetation Salt Damage Prevention

De-icing salt causes extensive damage to Hanson’s urban forest through root zone contamination, foliar spray injury, and soil structure degradation. Hanson Parks and Recreation Department manages approximately thousands of street trees requiring protection from winter maintenance chemical damage.

Hanson Parks and Fields Commission
542 Liberty Street, Hanson, MA 02341
Phone: (781) 293-2139
Official Website: Hanson Parks and Fields Commission

Visible Salt Injury Symptoms:

• Branch dieback starting at twig tips
• Yellowing or browning of evergreen needles
• Delayed spring bud break and reduced leaf size
• Bark splitting and crown thinning

Protective Measures:

• Wrap burlap screens around shrubs near driveways and sidewalks
• Apply heavy irrigation (2-3 inches water) in April-May leaching accumulated salt from root zones
• Broadcast gypsum at 50 pounds per 1,000 square feet in October
• Maintain 2-4 inch mulch layer over root zones
• Select salt-tolerant species: Austrian pine, Japanese black pine, red oak, honey locust, rugosa rose

Hanson Planning Department
542 Liberty Street, Hanson, MA 02341
Phone: (781) 293-2139
Official Website: Hanson Planning Department

Professional Salting Services Throughout Hanson Neighborhoods

Monponsett District: Proximity to Monponsett Pond and surrounding wetlands requires reduced de-icer application rates and use of brine solutions to prevent chloride runoff impacting aquatic habitats.

Indian Head Neighborhood: Residential areas adjacent to Indian Head Brook must use calibrated equipment and environmentally responsible materials to protect sensitive stream corridors and recharge areas.

South Hanson Village: Concentration of historic buildings and mature street trees necessitates careful selection of non-corrosive de-icers and minimized salt use to preserve infrastructure and vegetation.

Briggs Corner: Elevated terrain with sloped streets increases runoff velocity, requiring precise application to minimize salt migration into catch basins and downstream water bodies.

Whitman Street Corridor: Dense commercial and residential mix with high pedestrian traffic necessitates prompt ice mitigation while ensuring all runoff management aligns with SWPPP requirements.

Robbins Pond Area: Close proximity to Robbins Pond and groundwater recharge zones requires strict adherence to wellhead protection guidelines, including limiting application rates and avoiding chemical storage in sensitive areas.

Maquan District: Abundant parkland and conservation areas call for extra caution to avoid salt burn on native vegetation and to maintain healthy soil structure along trails and recreational fields.

North Hanson: Neighborhoods near Oldham Pond and within aquifer recharge areas must implement best management practices to protect drinking water supplies and maintain compliance with stormwater and wellhead protection regulations.