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Cape Cod Canal West

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41.737551, -70.6207 41.739328, -70.622081 41.742015, -70.615257
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Cape Cod Canal West Snapshot

79
out of 100
Bay Health Index (5-year average)
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79
79
out of 100

Supporting Data

There are three sampling stations in the Cape Cod Canal: Massachusetts Maritime Academy Outfall (MMA6), Railroad Bridge (MMA7), and (GGB3).

Cape Cod Canal West: Jefferson Rd Beachway (Station GGB3)
Measurements taken by wading in from the public beach. (41.737551, -70.6207)
Total Nitrogen
Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen
Total Organic Nitrogen
Dissolved Oxygen
All Measurements
Average of Lowest 20%
Algal Pigments
Total Pigments
Water Clarity
Yearly Average
Cape Cod Canal West: Outfall (Station MMA6)
Nitrogen and algae measurements taken from a boat near the Massachusetts Maritime Academy wastewater treatment plant outfall. (41.739328, -70.622081)
Total Nitrogen
Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen
Total Organic Nitrogen
Algal Pigments
Total Pigments
Cape Cod Canal West: Railroad Bridge (Station MMA7)
Nitrogen and algae measurements taken from a boat near the north side of the Railroad Bridge. (41.742015, -70.615257)
Total Nitrogen
Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen
Total Organic Nitrogen
Algal Pigments
Total Pigments