North American Snow Conference 2019

General Session Talk Show: Liquids or Not? (Room Ballroom 355)

20 May 19
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Anti-Icing, Chemical Usage, & Selection

Panel: William (Pat) Kennedy, PE, Engineering Supervisor, Street Maintenance, City & County of Denver, CO; Marc F. Valenti, CPWP-S, Manager Operations, Town of Lexington, MA; 

The factors for deciding whether the application of liquid deicers is the best option for snow and ice control vary by geographic area, weather conditions, and the type of surfaces involved. This panel of highly-respected winter maintenance professionals will discuss how their agencies determine when and how liquid deicers are the best fit for the situation. The panel members represent each level of liquids usage (minimal, intermediate, advanced) and will discuss best practices for decision-making and usage.