Monponsett Pond - Algae Test Results - October 15

On Monday, October 15, 2018, MassDEP collected water samples from East and West Monponsett Ponds. The East Monponsett sample collected at the Rt 36 boat ramp in Halifax contained 3,099 cells/ml of cyanobacteria.  The West Monponsett Pond sample collectedat the state boat ramp contained4,416 cells/ml of cyanobacteria.  These results are below the MDPH guideline level of 70,000 cells/ml. MassDEP plans on sampling again next week.