Professional Ice Management & Salting Services in Maynard

Maynard Ice Management & Salting Regulations

Maynard'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 Maynard's drinking water sources, Assabet River, Taylor Brook, and the Rockland Avenue Wellfield, as well as the urban forest canopy from chemical contamination while maintaining legally-required pedestrian safety standards.

Maynard Department of Public Works – Water & Sewer Division
195 Main Street, Maynard, MA 01754
Phone: (978) 897-1317
Official Website: Maynard Department of Public Works – Water & Sewer Division

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. Maynard'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 Maynard Department of Public Works – Water & Sewer Division operates Maynard's municipal separated storm sewer system, collecting rainwater, snowmelt, and ice melt runoff and conveying this drainage without treatment directly to the Assabet River, Taylor Brook, and related water bodies. 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.

Maynard Department of Public Works – Water & Sewer Division
195 Main Street, Maynard, MA 01754
Phone: (978) 897-1317
Official Website: Maynard Department of Public Works – Water & Sewer Division

The Maynard Department of Public Works manages the municipal water supply protecting the Assabet River, Taylor Brook, and the Rockland Avenue Wellfield from contamination. Report clogged catch basins to the Maynard Department of Public Works – Water & Sewer Division at (978) 897-1317. 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 Maynard's urban forest through root zone contamination, foliar spray injury, and soil structure degradation. Maynard Parks and Recreation Department manages approximately thousands of street trees requiring protection from winter maintenance chemical damage.

Maynard Parks and Recreation Department
195 Main Street, Maynard, MA 01754
Phone: (978) 897-5034
Official Website: Maynard 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

Maynard Planning & Conservation Department
195 Main Street, Maynard, MA 01754
Phone: (978) 897-1302
Official Website: Maynard Planning & Conservation Department

Professional Salting Services Throughout Maynard Neighborhoods

Downtown Maynard: Dense commercial district with high pedestrian traffic and historic brick sidewalks. Requires rapid ice removal, careful application rates, and brine solutions to prevent runoff into the Assabet River while protecting mature street trees.

Assabet Village: Residential area bordering the Assabet River, demanding minimized salt use to protect sensitive riparian habitats and prevent chloride migration into the waterway.

Maynard Crossing: Commercial and mixed-use district adjacent to Taylor Brook and wetlands. Storm drain density and proximity to conservation land require stormwater controls and careful de-icer selection to reduce environmental impact.

Presidential Estates: Suburban neighborhood with large lots and significant street tree canopy. Application rates should be reduced to prevent root zone salt accumulation and groundwater infiltration.

Summer Hill Glen: Area with steep slopes and high runoff potential, demanding anti-icing strategies and low-corrosion alternatives to limit salt migration into lower-lying wetlands.

Old Mill Road Historic District: Features cobblestone walkways and century-old trees. Sensitive infrastructure and vegetation necessitate use of CMA or potassium acetate and manual removal where feasible.

Acton Street Corridor: Residential and school zone with proximity to Rockland Avenue Wellfield. Extra precautions are needed to prevent salt infiltration into public water supply recharge areas.

Glenwood Cemetery Area: Historic landscape with rare species and heritage trees. Requires strict limits on salt use, winter mulching, and runoff diversion to protect vegetation and soil integrity.