{"id":83375,"date":"2013-03-26T16:31:54","date_gmt":"2013-03-26T16:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/article\/5-steps-to-a-winter-liquids-program_o"},"modified":"2013-03-26T16:31:54","modified_gmt":"2013-03-26T16:31:54","slug":"5-steps-to-a-winter-liquids-program_o","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/projects\/infrastructure\/5-steps-to-a-winter-liquids-program_o\/","title":{"rendered":"5 steps to a winter-liquids program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"image-carousel\"\n\trole=\"region\"\n\taria-roledescription=\"carousel\"\n\taria-label=\"Image carousel\"\n\tdata-total-slides=\"4\"\n\t>\n\n\t<div class=\"image-carousel-top\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"carousel-counter\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"current-index\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\tof\t\t\t<span class=\"total-count\">4<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"image-carousel__hero-wrapper\">\n\t\t<button class=\"carousel-prev\"\n\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Previous slide\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"carousel-main\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-slide active\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"carousel-slide-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-roledescription=\"slide\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Slide 1 of 4\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-hidden=\"false\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Load the first image immediately at full size -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?w=489\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=489,367 489w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=236,177 236w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=152,114 152w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=175,131 175w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Village of Spring Grove, Ill., Public Works orders 3,000 gallons of GeoMelt 55 at a time (tank at right) from SNI Solutions of Geneseo, Ill., and blends the chloride-free anti-icing accelerator with salt brine in a 20\/80 solution that\u2019s stored in a 6,000-gallon tank outside. \u201cI chose SNI because the company president himself came out to discuss my goals and helped me develop a blend that would work for my specific needs,\u201d says Public Works Director Matt Wittum. 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wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How many times in recent years have we heard we have to do more with less? With budgets straining, how can you continue providing excellent service?<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer: Add liquids to your winter maintenance program.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common misconception is that you need thousands of dollars to get started. Not true.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We started out by buying a 75-gallon <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monroetruck.com\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Monroe Truck Equipment<\/a> pre-wet system and obtaining basic salt brine from a township a 10-minute drive away. We soon realized the limitations \u2013 such as competing with our supplier for product during storms \u2013 of relying on an outside source. So with $600 and some creative thinking, we built our first brine-production system: a livestock water tank, pump, valves, and 500-gallon storage tank.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It took only a few days to put together and test. Being self-sufficient was a huge advantage, and we quickly learned that pre-wetting lowered salt consumption 20% to 30%.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next hurdle was production. With just one pump handling both production and storage, we had to use up all the liquid before making more and we\u2019d run out during back-to-back storms. We also wanted to expand into anti-icing.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of spending $5,000 on a commercial applicator, we converted a pre-wet system into one. But that, too, had limitations: Though it cost us less than $25, each tank could anti-ice only 1.5 miles of road. We eventually bought a Dultmeier Sales Series 400 applicator that dispenses 325 gallons per tank and placed tailgate-mounted pre-wet systems from Monroe Truck Equipment on all front-line plow trucks.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we set up more trucks for pre-wetting and anti-icing, we needed to produce even more brine. By this time, though, we\u2019d encountered the limitations of straight salt brine: it shouldn\u2019t be applied if pavement temperature is less than 15 degrees. With help from our local DOT, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.mchenry.il.us\/departments\/DOT\/Pages\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">McHenry County Division of Transportation<\/a>, we took the plunge and decided to blend our own product in house.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast forward five years<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We now produce up to 1,500 gallons of our exclusive \u201crecipe\u201d \u2014 80\/20 salt brine\/<a href=\"http:\/\/www.futureroadsolutions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Future Road Solution<\/a> Inc.\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geomelt.ca\" target=\"_blank\">GeoMelt55<\/a> sugar beet anti-icing accelerator \u2014 at a time. We chose to do this because for the cost of salt brine purchased from a vendor we could produce our own brine, buy a product to blend with it, and have a more versatile liquid.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Average winters have us using over 10,000 gallons on 78 miles of roads and using less salt than we did 10 years ago, when we had 60 miles \u2013 a 30% increase in road miles.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The five basic elements<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So you\u2019ve decided this may work for your community. How and where do you start?<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do some research and talk to communities that have done it. You\u2019ll get some great ideas, find out it costs a lot less than you think, and learn how they overcame challenges.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Was their largest hurdle educating elected officials and residents so they\u2019d be willing to spend the money? Maybe they had an issue with production and storage space and, like us, initially were able only to have a storage tank and had to purchase product.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I help in any way I can when I\u2019m contacted. I offer statistics on pre-wetting and anti-icing, refer folks to other government agencies that use liquids, help them get started either buying systems or parts to build their own, and\/or offer to attend board or council meetings to speak directly with elected officials about Spring Grove\u2019s experiences.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liquid. If you have the ability and the space, you can produce your own salt brine or blend.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If not, vendors sell any type of concentrate or blended product you\u2019re looking for. Be specific when you talk to them and tell them what results you are looking for. Municipalities that service higher-speed roads may want something different than a municipality that services only residential streets.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If neither of those options will work, can you buy from a neighboring community using a simple intergovernmental agreement. Or barter one of your services in exchange for liquid.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Application system. You can make existing trucks capable of dispensing liquid or buy an applicator, most of which are fairly easy to install.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We started out by making our own. Local agriculture or hardware stores (Farm &#038; Fleet, Conserv FS, etc.) are a great place to start. We order from the Iowa branch of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dultmeier.com\" target=\"_blank\">Dultmeier Sales<\/a>, which has everything from production and application systems to the parts necessary to build your own system and bought hoses, fittings, and couplers from Farm &#038; Fleet.<\/p><\/div> <!--nextpage-->\n\n<div class=\"image-carousel\"\n\trole=\"region\"\n\taria-roledescription=\"carousel\"\n\taria-label=\"Image carousel\"\n\tdata-total-slides=\"4\"\n\t>\n\n\t<div class=\"image-carousel-top\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"carousel-counter\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"current-index\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\tof\t\t\t<span class=\"total-count\">4<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"image-carousel__hero-wrapper\">\n\t\t<button class=\"carousel-prev\"\n\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Previous slide\"\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"carousel-main\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-slide active\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"carousel-slide-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-roledescription=\"slide\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Slide 1 of 4\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-hidden=\"false\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Load the first image immediately at full size -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?w=489\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=489,367 489w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=236,177 236w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=152,114 152w, https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/tmpef9-2etmp-tcm111-1863979.jpg?resize=175,131 175w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Village of Spring Grove, Ill., Public Works orders 3,000 gallons of GeoMelt 55 at a time (tank at right) from SNI Solutions of Geneseo, Ill., and blends the chloride-free anti-icing accelerator with salt brine in a 20\/80 solution that\u2019s stored in a 6,000-gallon tank outside. \u201cI chose SNI because the company president himself came out to discuss my goals and helped me develop a blend that would work for my specific needs,\u201d says Public Works Director Matt Wittum. 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wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company that up-fits your trucks probably sells liquid-dispensing systems. Monroe Truck Equipment\u2019s headquarters in Monroe, Wis., installs our plows, dump bodies, hydraulic, salting, and liquid systems. Another popular up-fit company is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bonnell.com\" target=\"_blank\">Bonnell Industries Inc.<\/a> in Dixon, Ill.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pavement temperature sensor. Like salt, the effectiveness of anti-icing and pre-wetting depends on pavement temperature. To avoid wasting product, you\u2019ll need to know when asphalt or concrete is too cold; depending on the liquid it\u2019ll freeze upon application. Also, you need to know humidity and dew point for blends with chlorides (calcium and magnesium) because they draw moisture in.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hand-held units similar to a radar gun start at under $100 (ours is made by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fluke.com\/fluke\/usen\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fluke Corp.<\/a> of Everett, Wash.) After that, research your liquid product and find out the recommended gallons-per-ton application rate and set\/calibrate your application system accordingly.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driver training. I\u2019ve had the privilege of instructing the McHenry County DOT\u2019s certification course. There are many, many years of experience there, which is a great resource. Other organizations that offer classes and seminars include:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>American Public Works Association\u2019s annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apwa.net\/snow\" target=\"_blank\">Snow Conference<\/a> being held this month in Charlotte, N.C.<\/li> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sima.org\" target=\"_blank\">Snow &#038; Ice Management Association<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.snowfightersinstitute.com\" target=\"_blank\">Snowfighters Institute<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on whether you\u2019re anti-icing and what type of liquid you have, preparations for a winter event can be made days before an event. I strongly recommend writing and sharing with elected officials and the public a policy outlining specific criteria and guidelines for liquid applications. If you\u2019ve chosen to anti-ice, explain when and how you\u2019ll be using liquids. Our policy is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.springgrovevillage.com\/departments\/Public_Works\/PW-snow_&#038;_ice_control.html\" target=\"_blank\">available here<\/a>.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resident education. Finally, let\u2019s not forget the reason we do this. Use websites, newsletters, and local newspapers to give residents the information they need. (Spring Grove mails a flyer upon request.)<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do whatever you can to tell residents what you\u2019re doing and why, when you\u2019re doing it, and how. Communication will affect how successful your program is.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u2014 Matt Wittum (mwittum@springgrovevillage.com) has been public works director for the Village of Spring Grove, Ill., a community of 6,000 that borders Wisconsin, for eight years.<\/em><\/p> <hr> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to justify a liquids program<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">  <\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studies show pre-wetting reduces salt use up to 20% to 30%, and sometimes more. Apply this percentage to how much a truck uses on a typical 2-inch snowfall and for the season to calculate projected savings. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liquids also lower overtime, fuel consumption, and vehicle and equipment wear and tear. Use projected savings to upgrade your system \u2014 if your board or council doesn\u2019t use it to offset budgets elsewhere.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">  <\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s how we were able to start and grow our liquids program: As more savings were realized, equipment was upgraded and additional equipment was purchased. When the economy turned bad, this became our only option for additional investment.<\/p><\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many times in recent years have we heard we have to do more with less? With budgets straining, how can you continue providing excellent service? The answer: Add liquids to your winter maintenance program. A common misconception is that you need thousands of dollars to get started. Not true. 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