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Paskamansett River

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Paskamansett River Snapshot

The Buzzards Bay Coalition does not calculate a Bay Health Index score for the Paskamansett River because it is a freshwater location. The Bay Health Index is only used to measure the health of coastal waters, including harbors, coves, and tidal rivers.

Supporting Data

Paskamansett River: Russells Mills Road (Station PKR1)
Nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, algae, and water clarity measurements taken from shore by the culvert at Russells Mill Road. (41.585764, -70.990227)
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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