The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said road salt is the primary cause of high concentrations in the creeks.

The city of Topeka says its water treatment plant has found chloride levels in the Kansas River are higher than normal, but the water is still safe to drink. “We are meeting all EPA primary standards, ...

Elevated chloride levels are hampering St. Petersburg’s ability to produce reclaimed water at its Northwest Water Reclamation Facility. St. Petersburg's Northwest Water Reclamation Facility, which ...

Following years of research, the Willistown Conservation Trust has found significant water quality impairments in the headwaters of Ridley, Crum, and Darby creeks. The data, officials said, ...

This is the solution to a case we presented recently. You may review the case here. The patient had complained of dyspnea, and an abnormal electrolyte panel revealed a decreased bicarbonate level of ...

A City of Columbia snowplow clears a road during a snowstorm. As the City of Columbia advises residents to reduce their use of road salt, a research team is measuring how much gets into local ...

Sweat does more than just cool down an overheating body. Measuring the chemical makeup of an individual's sweat—specifically the levels of chloride, a chemical component of salt—can serve as an early ...

A mix of frigid temperatures and snowfall have left Michigan with icy walks and driveways — and, maybe, a lot of people wondering about the best way to get rid of the mess. While deicing salts, most ...