Quaboag Pond, located in East Brookfield, MA, is degraded due to excessive phosphorous inputs. Phosphorous leads to increased plant growth and reduced dissolved oxygen levels. The goal of this project was to reduce non-point sources of phosphorus entering Quaboag Pond. Pollution sources were identified along the Seven Mile River in Spencer, the main inlet to Quaboag Pond. Based on test results, buffer strips, diversions, and educational programs were recommended to reduce storm flows and pollutant loads.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Marsh, Denise Nicole
• Waugh, Kevin E.
• Dobens, Christopher B.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 07D016M

Advisor

• Plummer, Jeanine D.

Year

• 2007

Date created

• 2007-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biomedical Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright