Nutrient samples were collected from seven river stations on November 27th. No samples were collected from bay stations due to adverse weather conditions. In the five days prior to sampling, 0.75 inches of precipitation were recorded at T.F. Green.
The highest total nitrogen (TN), total dissolved nitrogen (TDN) and dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) concentrations were observed at Pawtuxet River @ Broad St. (TN = 1,670 ppb, TDN = 1,660 ppb, DIN = 1,275 ppb). The lowest TN, TDN, and DIN concentrations were observed at Moshassuck River @ Footbridge at Mill St. (TN = 641 ppb, TDN = 721 ppb, DIN = 468 ppb.
The next scheduled sampling date is December 11, 2024.