Water clarity was measured at eight locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on July 5. Rainfall totaling 1.25 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.1 meters, compared to 1.4 meters on the previous survey (June 28). The lowest clarity this week (0.8 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach, while the greatest clarity (1.3 meters) was measured at India Point Park and Point St. Bridge. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week.
