Professional Ice Management & Salting Services in Beverly

Beverly Ice Management & Salting Regulations

Beverly’s 12-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 Beverly’s drinking water sources, including Wenham Lake, Beverly Harbor, Bass River, and the Danvers River, as well as the urban forest canopy from chemical contamination while maintaining legally-required pedestrian safety standards.

Beverly Water and Sewer Department
191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: (978) 921-6057
Official Website: Beverly Water and Sewer Department

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. Beverly’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 Beverly Water and Sewer Department operates Beverly’s municipal separated storm sewer system, collecting rainwater, snowmelt, and ice melt runoff and conveying this drainage without treatment directly to Beverly Harbor, Bass River, Danvers River, and adjacent coastal waters. 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.

Beverly Water and Sewer Department
191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: (978) 921-6057
Official Website: Beverly Water and Sewer Department

The Beverly Water and Sewer Department manages regional water supply protecting Wenham Lake, local aquifers, and the city’s drinking water sources from contamination. Report clogged catch basins to Beverly Water and Sewer Department at (978) 921-6057. 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 Beverly’s urban forest through root zone contamination, foliar spray injury, and soil structure degradation. Beverly Parks and Recreation Department manages approximately thousands of street trees requiring protection from winter maintenance chemical damage.

Beverly Parks and Recreation Department
55 Ober Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: (978) 921-6067
Official Website: Beverly Parks and Recreation Department

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

Beverly Planning & Development Department
191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: (978) 605-2355
Official Website: Beverly Planning & Development Department

Professional Salting Services Throughout Beverly Neighborhoods

Downtown Beverly: High pedestrian traffic and proximity to Beverly Harbor demand rapid de-icing with minimal chloride usage to protect marine water quality and prevent salt runoff into the harbor.

Ryal Side: Residential and commercial properties along the Bass River require careful salting to prevent runoff into the tidal river system, with special attention to storm drain placement and riverbank vegetation.

Beverly Cove: Coastal exposures and sandy soils increase salt mobility; salting protocols here emphasize brine solutions and reduced sodium application near wetland buffers and rocky shoreline habitats.

Centerville: Located near Wenham Lake, Beverly’s primary drinking water reservoir, this area requires adherence to wellhead protection protocols and secondary containment for de-icer storage.

Montserrat: Steep slopes and dense tree canopy necessitate precision salting to control ice on hilly streets while protecting mature shade trees and minimizing chloride migration into soil.

Prides Crossing: Historic estates and mature landscapes call for reduced salt rates, calcium magnesium acetate alternatives, and protection of rare and old-growth trees along private roadways.

Goat Hill: Dense residential neighborhood adjacent to the Danvers River, necessitating stormwater controls and best management practices to limit salt input to sensitive tidal flats.

North Beverly: Commercial corridors and residential zones with high storm drain density require coordinated de-icing to prevent over-application and ensure compliance with SWPPP requirements for large parking lots and business complexes.