Monponsett Pond - Algae Test Results - September 24

On Monday, September 24, 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 18,276 cells/ml of cyanobacteria.  The West Monponsett Pond sample collectedat the state boat ramp contained15,625 cells/ml of cyanobacteria.  These results are below the MDPH guideline level of 70,000 cells/ml.                 

According to MDPH guidelines, samples collected a week apart with levels below the guidelines are required before MDPH can recommend that the advisory be lifted. The re considered the first low sample for East Monponsett Pond. MDPH recommends that the current advisory at East Monponsett Pond remain in place. MassDEP plans on sampling again next week.