| Main Title |
An economic analysis of the environmental impact of highway deicing / |
| Author |
Murray, Donald M.,
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
Abt Associates, Inc., Cambridge, Mass.;Municipal Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati, Ohio. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Municipal Environmental Research Laboratory, |
| Year Published |
1976 |
| Report Number |
EPA-600/2-76-105; EPA-68-03-0442 |
| Stock Number |
PB-253 268 |
| OCLC Number |
02206941 |
| Subjects |
Roads--Snow and ice control ;
Deicing chemicals--Environmental aspects
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| Additional Subjects |
Deicers ;
Cost analysis ;
Damage assessment ;
Environmental impacts ;
Highways ;
Surveys ;
Reviews ;
Ice control ;
Water supply ;
Public health ;
Vegetation ;
Corrosion ;
Runoff ;
Sodium chloride ;
Cost estimates ;
Highway bridges ;
Bridge decks ;
Water pollution ;
Degradation ;
Automobiles ;
Tables(Data) ;
Water pollution effects(Materials) ;
Calcium chlorides ;
Storm runoff
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EHAM |
TE220.M88 |
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Region 1 Library/Boston,MA |
04/29/2016 |
| EJBD |
EPA 600-2-76-105 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
03/29/2016 |
| ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-2-76-105 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
| ELBD |
EPA 600-2-76-105 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
12/19/1997 |
| ESAD |
EPA 600-2-76-105 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
03/23/2010 |
| NTIS |
PB-253 268 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
ix, 128 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Abstract |
The study involves an analysis of the cost of damages that result from the use of salt (sodium chloride and calcium chloride) on highways to melt snow and ice. A large literature search and several surveys were carried out in order to determine the types and extent of damages that have occurred. The report contains over 320 references. An in-depth analysis was performed on all of the data obtained. The major cost sectors examined were: Water supplies and health, vegetation, highway structures, vehicles, and utilities. For each of the sectors a cost estimate was developed. The total annual national cost of salt related damage approaches $3 billion dollars or about 15 times the annual national cost for salt purchase and application. While the largest costs result from damage to vehicles, the most serious damage seems to be the pollution of water supplies and the degradation of health which may result. It is particularly difficult to assign costs in this latter area and therefore the estimate may substantially understate the actual indirect costs to society. |
| Notes |
"EPA-600/2-76-105." Includes bibliographical references (pages 96-119). |
