The water coming from your faucet may taste slightly saltier than usual in the coming weeks.
WSSC Water — the water utility for Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland — said salt used on roads and sidewalks during the recent snowstorm will eventually wash into waterways and make its way into the drinking water supply.
Lyn Riggins, a spokesperson for WSSC Water, said multiple tons of salt were used to clear roads and sidewalks from the winter storm more than a week ago.
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