Monponsett Pond - Algae Test Results - July 3
On Tuesday, July 3rd, 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 contained 1,590 cells/ml of cyanobacteria. The West Monponsett Pond samples showed cyanobacteria levels of 1,196 cells/ml at the 4thAvenue Beach and 1,525 cells/ml at the state boat ramp. These sample results are below the MDPH guideline level of 70,000 cells/ml. Ponds remain open.