The Lake Quinsigamond Watershed Association was concerned with water quality in Flint Pond in Shrewsbury, MA. The objectives of this project were to understand current conditions in Flint Pond; identify potential pollution inputs; and recommend alternatives for mitigating inputs. Water samples were collected from the pond and analyzed for solids, nutrients, and dissolved oxygen. Results showed a correlation between 12-hour rainfall and solids. Best management practices to reduce nutrients and solids were evaluated and weighted by effectiveness, cost, and size. Recommended BMPs were landscaping and lawn care management, on-lot treatment, and grassed swales. Two grassed swales were designed and the team recommended strategies for educating homeowners on reducing runoff pollutants.

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Creator

• Dinwoodie, Sarah Anne
• Castagna, Bianca Marie
• Cadwallader, Adam Leitner

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-032513-084114

Advisor

• Mathisen, Paul P.
• Plummer, Jeanine D.

Year

• 2013

Sponsor

• Lake Quinsigamond Watershed Association

Date created

• 2013-03-25

Location

• Shrewsbury

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Environmental Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright