Water clarity was measured at eight locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on July 27. Rainfall totaling 0.47 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.1 meters, compared to 1.0 meters on the previous survey (July 12). The lowest clarity this week (1.1 meters) was measured at India Point Park, Edgewood Yacht Club, Phillipsdale Landing, Conimicut Point, and Edgewood Shoal, while the greatest clarity (1.3 meters) was measured at Pawtuxet Cove. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week.
