Monponsett Pond - Algae Test Results - October 26

On Thursday, October 26th, MassDEP collected and analyzed water samples from East and West Monponsett Ponds.  The East Monponsett sample collected at the Rt 36 boat ramp in Halifax showed a cyanobacteria level of 801 cells/ml.  The West Monponsett Pond sample collected at thestate boat ramp in Halifax showed a cyanobacteria level of 3,957 cell/ml.  These sample results are below the MDPH guideline level of 70,000 cells/ml. Both East Monponsett and West Monponsett remain open.