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where does the salt go? wouldn’t it build up in the pipes and cause them to get clogged?

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Only if the water evaporates within the pipes?

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Another commenter summarized the nature article linked in comments… Yes, the salt is left in the pipes, so they are flushed out at night to prevent buildup.

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