How Healthy is Your Water?
41.51033511, -71.02119238 41.51392227, -70.9981005

Allens Pond Snapshot

44
out of 100
Bay Health Index (5-year average)
poor
fair
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44
44
out of 100

Supporting Data

There are two sampling stations on Allens Pond: Allens Pond West (AP2) and Allens Pond East (AP1).

Allens Pond: Allens Pond West (Station AP2)
Nitrogen, water clarity, dissolved oxygen, and algae measurements taken from shore at west side of marsh edge. (41.51033511, -71.02119238)
Total Nitrogen
Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen
Total Organic Nitrogen
Dissolved Oxygen
All Measurements
Average of Lowest 20%
Algal Pigments
Total Pigments
Water Clarity
Yearly Average
Allens Pond: Allens Pond East (Station AP1)
Nitrogen, water clarity, dissolved oxygen, and algae measurements taken from shore at inlet marsh edge. (41.51392227, -70.9981005)
Total Nitrogen
Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen
Total Organic Nitrogen
Dissolved Oxygen
All Measurements
Average of Lowest 20%
Algal Pigments
Total Pigments
Water Clarity
Yearly Average
Bay Health data is funded in part by the Massachusetts Environmental Trust.
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