Monponsett Pond - Algae Test Results - August 14

On Tuesday, August 14, MassDEP collected water samples from East and West Monponsett Ponds. MassDEP analyzed the samples on August 14th. The East Monponsett sample, collected at the Rt 36 boat ramp in Halifax, contained 5,953 cells/ml of cyanobacteria.  The West Monponsett Pond sample, collected at the state boat ramp contained 3,748 cells/ml of cyanobacteria.  These sample results are below the MDPH guideline level of 70,000 cells/ml. MassDEP plans on collecting samples next week.