Monponsett Pond - Algae Results of July 25

On Monday, July 25th, MassDEP collected water samples from both East and West Monponsett Ponds.  The samples were analyzed by MassDEP on July 26-27.  The East Monponsett sample collected at the Rt 36 boat ramp in Halifax showed a cyanobacteria level of 3,000 cells/ml.  The West Monponsett Pond samples showed cyanobacteria levels of 749,000 cells/ml at 4th Avenue Beach, 867,000 cells/ml at the state boat ramp, and 828,000 cells/ml at Ocean Ave beach.  The West Monponsett Pond levels are all above the MDPH guideline level of 70,000 cells/ml. MDPH recommends that the current advisory remain in place. MassDEP plans on collecting samples again next week. Please let us know if you have any questions.