Professional Ice Management & Salting Services in Raynham

Raynham Ice Management & Salting Regulations

Raynham’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 Raynham’s drinking water sources, including the Taunton River, Forge River, Johnson Pond, and local aquifers, as well as the urban forest canopy from chemical contamination while maintaining legally-required pedestrian safety standards.

Raynham Water and Sewer Department
162 Pleasant Street, Raynham, MA 02767
Phone: (508) 824-0020
Official Website: Raynham 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. Raynham’s separated storm sewer system discharges runoff directly to receiving waters without treatment, including the Taunton River, Forge River, and Johnson Pond.

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 Raynham Water and Sewer Department operates Raynham’s municipal separated storm sewer system collecting rainwater, snowmelt, and ice melt runoff and conveying this drainage without treatment directly to the Taunton River, Forge River, and Johnson Pond. 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.

Taunton River Water Supply District
111 Ingell Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Phone: (508) 824-1440
Official Website: Taunton River Water Supply District

The Taunton River Water Supply District manages regional water supply protecting the Taunton River watershed, Forge River, and Johnson Pond from contamination. Report clogged catch basins to the Raynham Water and Sewer Department at (508) 824-0020. 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 Raynham’s urban forest through root zone contamination, foliar spray injury, and soil structure degradation. Raynham Parks and Recreation Department manages approximately thousands of street trees requiring protection from winter maintenance chemical damage.

Raynham Parks and Recreation Department
2258 King Philip Street, Raynham, MA 02767
Phone: (508) 824-2743
Official Website: Raynham 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

Raynham Planning and Conservation Department
558 South Main Street, Raynham, MA 02767
Phone: (508) 824-2706
Official Website: Raynham Planning and Conservation Department

Professional Salting Services Throughout Raynham Neighborhoods

Raynham Center: Central business and civic district with dense pedestrian traffic and proximity to the Forge River, requiring calibrated salting to protect water quality and minimize runoff impacts.

North Raynham: Residential neighborhoods near Johnson Pond and wellhead protection areas, necessitating reduced sodium chloride usage and careful snow storage away from recharge zones.

Church Street Historic District: Area with historic homes, mature street trees, and older sidewalks, demanding careful application of calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) and reduced salt rates to preserve hardscape and vegetation.

East Raynham: Suburban developments bordering wetlands and conservation land, requiring environmentally sensitive ice management practices and monitoring for salt intrusion into sensitive habitats.

Britanniaville: Mixed-use area with both residential and small commercial properties, located near the Taunton River; special attention needed to prevent chlorides from entering the storm drain system and affecting aquatic ecosystems.

South Raynham: Neighborhoods with varied topography and slopes, where ice management must consider effective drainage patterns, avoid excessive application, and provide runoff controls to reduce downstream impacts.

Raynham Woods: Residential area with significant tree canopy and landscaped buffers, prioritizing salt-tolerant plantings and maintaining mulch layers to reduce root zone salt accumulation.

Raynham Industrial Park: Large parking lots and heavy truck traffic adjacent to municipal storm drains, requiring advanced SWPPP documentation and best management practices to prevent salt-laden runoff from reaching the Taunton River or aquifer recharge areas.