Underwater salt mine closure in Ohio raises safety and supply concerns for winter
14 Nov 2026, 07:21 PM

Underwater salt mine closure in Ohio raises safety and supply concerns for winter

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Questions remain about reason for leak, safety of drinking water and where salt can be sourced for roads during winterWhen water last month began gushing through a crack in the ceiling of a Morton Salt mine in Ohio, the company had only one option: shut the mine down for good.For locals in and around Fairport Harbor, it means the loss of 77 jobs; but for the wider region, which depends on its salt reserves to keep roads ice- and snow-free every winter, it could mean travel chaos. Continue reading...
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