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Brine solution used to help with icy roads in Novi

The Novi Department of Public Works says some of the same trucks the department uses to pour salt can also pour a salt and water mixture called "brine." The brine mixed in the tank is nearly one-quarter salt. Depending on the weather, it can be used alone, sprayed on top of rock salt, or even mixed with beet juice.
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