How Healthy is Your Water?
41.424552, -70.92869

Cuttyhunk Pond Snapshot

85
out of 100
Bay Health Index (5-year average)
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85
85
out of 100

Supporting Data

Cuttyhunk Pond: Cuttyhunk Harbor (CI1)
Nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, algae, and water clarity measurements taken from town pier. (41.424552, -70.92869)
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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The Buzzards Bay Coalition is a membership-supported organization dedicated to improving the health of the Buzzards Bay ecosystem for all through education, conservation, research, and advocacy.

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