Scappoose Public Works Department to Pilot Anti-icer Program starting January 5, 2017

The Scappoose Public Works Department will be piloting a anti-icer program starting January 5, 2017.  The pilot program will be utilized to analyze the benefits and efficiencies of using anti-icer primarily in higher elevations and dangerous intersections throughout the City.  Anti-icing/deicing liquids are used as tools to improve safety, improve the efficiency of time spent plowing, and address environmental concerns resulting from other methods of snow removal.  Other states that use winter anti-icing/deicing liquids have had reductions in wintertime motor vehicle crashes.

Additionally, the anti-icing/deicing liquids can be cheaper than sanding and may reduce the amount of time spent plowing. The anti-icer liquid used is called “Calcium Chloride” and contains a corrosion inhibitor to reduce impacts to vehicles.  This product was selected for the ability to meet the needs of Oregon’s various temperatures, weather, environmental conditions and is fairly inexpensive to use.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Robyn Bassett at Scappoose Public Works, 503-543-8404.