Agencies selecting a new or replacement storage system for their liquid deicers have a lot to consider, such as safety, environmental impacts, and cost-effectiveness.
Some states have published guidance for producing and managing their deicers, but this doesn’t specifically address equipment configurations, components, costs, and other important issues. To help agencies make better-informed decisions, this Clear Roads project examined transportation and public works agencies’ systems and developed a manual of best practices for agencies to consult when creating a new system or expanding their current system.
Download the final report and two-page brief: CR 22-02 – Best Management Practices for Liquid Chloride Storage and Pumping Systems, December 2024.