How Healthy is Your Water?
41.509257, -71.091253 41.508049, -71.092186

Westport River Inlet Snapshot

86
out of 100
Bay Health Index (5-year average)
poor
fair
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86
86
out of 100

Supporting Data

There are two sampling stations on the Westport River Inlet: Horseneck Point (N12) and Charlton Wharf (111W).

Westport River Inlet: Horseneck Point (Station N12)
Nitrogen, algae, and water clarity measurements taken along east shore of river by boat launch. (41.509257, -71.091253)
Total Nitrogen
Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen
Total Organic Nitrogen
Algal Pigments
Total Pigments
Water Clarity
Yearly Average
Westport River Inlet: Charlton Wharf (Station 111W)
Dissolved oxygen and water clarity measurements taken from private floating dock on eastern shore of Hulda Cove. (41.508049, -71.092186)
Dissolved Oxygen
All Measurements
Average of Lowest 20%
Water Clarity
Yearly Average
Bay Health data is funded in part by the Massachusetts Environmental Trust.
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