Professional Ice Management & Salting Services in Braintree
Choose Braintree’s trusted experts for reliable ice management that keeps your property safe all winter. We use eco-friendly materials and ensure full compliance with local regulations for worry-free, effective salting.
Our Salting Services in Braintree
Driveway & Walkway Salting
Expert salting for residential driveways and walkways in Braintree. We use precise, concrete-safe methods to keep your property safe and accessible during icy conditions.
- Concrete-safe formulations
- Protects landscaping and hardscapes
- Reduces slip-and-fall risks
- Environmentally responsible materials
Commercial Property Salting
Comprehensive salting for Braintree businesses, parking lots, and commercial sites. Our team ensures safe customer and employee access while meeting all local regulations.
- High-capacity equipment
- Liability protection protocols
- 24/7 rapid response
- MA compliance guaranteed
Sidewalk Salt Treatment
Thorough treatment of sidewalks, including those in Braintree’s historic districts. We use pedestrian-safe products and techniques suitable for all sidewalk materials.
- Historic district appropriate materials
- Pedestrian safety focus
- Municipal compliance standards
- Brick and stone safe formulas
Pre-Storm Salt Application
Preventative salting services applied ahead of winter storms in Braintree. Our proactive approach helps stop ice from forming and keeps surfaces safer throughout the event.
- Weather monitoring and alerts
- Preventative application timing
- Storm-readiness protocols
- Priority scheduling available
Braintree Ice Management & Salting Regulations
Braintree'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 Braintree's drinking water sources, including the Monatiquot River, Weymouth Fore River, and local reservoirs, as well as the urban forest canopy from chemical contamination while maintaining legally-required pedestrian safety standards.
Braintree Water and Sewer Commission
85 Quincy Avenue, Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: (781) 843-8097
Official Website: Braintree Water and Sewer Commission
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. Braintree's separated storm sewer system discharges runoff directly to receiving waters without treatment, including the Monatiquot River, Weymouth Fore River, and Smelt Brook.
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 Braintree Water and Sewer Commission operates Braintree's municipal separated storm sewer system collecting rainwater, snowmelt, and ice melt runoff and conveying this drainage without treatment directly to the Monatiquot River, Weymouth Fore River, and related tributaries. 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.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
100 First Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129
Phone: (617) 242-6000
Official Website: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority manages regional water supply protecting the Weymouth Fore River, Monatiquot River, and local reservoirs from contamination. Report clogged catch basins to Braintree Water and Sewer Commission at (781) 843-8097. 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 Braintree's urban forest through root zone contamination, foliar spray injury, and soil structure degradation. Braintree Parks and Recreation Department manages approximately thousands of street trees requiring protection from winter maintenance chemical damage.
Braintree Parks and Recreation Department
85 Quincy Avenue, Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: (781) 794-8901
Official Website: Braintree 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
Braintree Planning and Community Development Department
One JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: (781) 794-8230
Official Website: Braintree Planning and Community Development Department
Professional Salting Services Throughout Braintree Neighborhoods
Downtown Braintree: High-traffic commercial district with dense storm drain infrastructure requiring precise anti-icing to protect Monatiquot River water quality and minimize chloride runoff.
South Braintree: Proximity to the Weymouth Fore River demands reduced salt application rates and additional monitoring to prevent aquatic ecosystem impacts in adjacent riverfront zones.
Braintree Highlands: Elevated terrain and older residential areas necessitate careful material selection to prevent salt migration into groundwater recharge zones and protect mature tree canopies.
East Braintree: Neighborhoods near conservation land and wetlands, including Pond Meadow Park, require eco-friendly de-icers and strict adherence to buffer zones to prevent runoff contamination.
Liberty Park: Close to Smith Beach and the Fore River, with sandy soils increasing infiltration risk, mandating calibrated spreading and rapid post-storm inspection.
Five Corners: Complex intersections and dense infrastructure increase the risk of salt-laden runoff entering storm drains; targeted brining and sidewalk protection measures are essential.
North Braintree: Residential area adjacent to Great Pond Reservoir and wellhead protection areas, requiring storage restrictions and salt minimization to protect public water supplies.
Thayer Academy Historic District: Historic brick sidewalks and mature street trees necessitate calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) alternatives and reduced application rates to preserve heritage infrastructure and vegetation.
Professional Salting Services for Your Braintree Property
Protect your property and prevent slip-and-fall hazards with our expert salting and ice management services. Contact us for environmentally responsible solutions fully compliant with Braintree and MA regulations.