Professional Ice Management & Salting Services in Randolph

Randolph Ice Management & Salting Regulations

Randolph'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 Randolph's drinking water sources, including the Blue Hills Reservoir, Farm River, Great Pond, and the urban forest canopy from chemical contamination while maintaining legally-required pedestrian safety standards.

Randolph Department of Public Works – Water & Sewer Division
41 South Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368
Phone: (781) 961-0940
Official Website: Randolph Department of Public Works

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. Randolph's separated storm sewer system discharges runoff directly to receiving waters without treatment, including the Farm River, Great Pond, and the Neponset River watershed.

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 Randolph Department of Public Works – Water & Sewer Division operates Randolph's municipal separated storm sewer system, collecting rainwater, snowmelt, and ice melt runoff and conveying this drainage without treatment directly to the Farm River, Great Pond, and ultimately the Neponset River watershed. All de-icing chemicals applied to streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways flow untreated into these 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.

Randolph Holbrook Joint Water Board
275 Pond Street, Randolph, MA 02368
Phone: (781) 961-0930
Official Website: Holbrook Randolph Joint Water Board

The Holbrook Randolph Joint Water Board manages the regional water supply, protecting Great Pond and other sources from contamination. Report clogged catch basins to Randolph Water & Sewer Division at (781) 961-0940. 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 Randolph's urban forest through root zone contamination, foliar spray injury, and soil structure degradation. Randolph Parks and Recreation Department manages approximately thousands of street trees requiring protection from winter maintenance chemical damage.

Randolph Parks and Recreation Department
128 Pleasant Street, Randolph, MA 02368
Phone: (781) 961-0930
Official Website: Randolph 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

Randolph Planning Department
41 South Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368
Phone: (781) 961-0936
Official Website: Randolph Planning Department

Professional Salting Services Throughout Randolph Neighborhoods

Downtown Randolph: Dense commercial activity and high pedestrian volume require rapid ice management while protecting Farm River water quality and minimizing chloride runoff into municipal storm drains.

North Randolph (Blue Hills Reservation area): Proximity to Blue Hills Reservation and large tracts of conservation land demand reduced de-icer application rates and use of alternative materials to protect sensitive ecosystems and groundwater recharge zones.

South Randolph (Great Pond vicinity): Areas near Great Pond require strict adherence to salt storage and application protocols to prevent contamination of key drinking water supplies and maintain compliance with wellhead protection regulations.

East Randolph (Liberty Street corridor): Residential zones with mature tree canopy and landscaped properties necessitate careful de-icer selection and targeted application to limit vegetation damage and preserve urban forest health.

West Randolph (Highland Avenue, Powers Farm): Neighborhoods adjacent to Powers Farm and associated wetlands are environmentally sensitive, requiring minimized salt use and enhanced stormwater controls to protect local habitats and water bodies.

Randolph Historic District: Historic brick sidewalks and century-old street trees require the use of calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) alternatives, reduced application rates, and careful equipment operation to prevent infrastructure and vegetation damage.

Randolph Hill: Elevated terrain and steeper road grades present drainage challenges, making precision salting essential to prevent excessive runoff and protect downstream waterways, including the Neponset River watershed.

Union Square Area: Mixed-use development and dense storm drain infrastructure necessitate best management practices for de-icer storage and rapid snow removal to limit pollutant loading into receiving waters.