What is the difference between anti-icing and de-icing?
  • Anti-icing is the proactive approach taken to decrease the likelihood of snow and ice bonding to the pavement surface. Anti-icing involved placing a layer of brine on the surface of the pavement before the winter storm has begun. This layer prevent snow and ice from freezing to the road.
  • De-icing is the alternative to anti-icing which is when the snow has bonded to the road, to use pre-wet rock salt to break the bond between the snow and the pavement.

Show All Answers

1. What is Salt Brine?
2. Why is salt brine important?
3. What is the difference between anti-icing and de-icing?
4. What are the benefits?
5. Where will the brine be used in South Milwaukee?