Monponsett Pond - Algae Test Results - September 4

On Tuesday, September 4, 2018, MassDEP collected water samples from East and West Monponsett Ponds. MassDEP analyzed the samples on September 5th. The East Monponsett sample collected at the Rt 36 boat ramp in Halifax contained 92,808 cells/ml of cyanobacteria.  The West Monponsett Pond sample collectedat the state boat ramp contained25,017 cells/ml of cyanobacteria.  The East Monponsett Pond sample result is above the MDPH guideline level of 70,000 cells/ml, while the West Monponsett Pond result is below.  

MDPH recommends that the current advisory at East Monponsett Pond [that it be closed] remain in place. MassDEP plans on sampling again next week.