Nutrient samples were collected from twelve river stations on December 11th. No samples were collected from bay stations due to adverse weather conditions. In the five days prior to sampling, 0.38 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 Ten Mile River @ Central Ave. (TN = 3,295 ppb, TDN = 3,430 ppb, DIN = 2,960 ppb – averages of duplicates). The lowest TN and DIN concentrations were observed at Coles River @ Milford Rd. (TN = 648 ppb, DIN = 103 ppb). The lowest TDN was observed at Moshassuck River @ Footbridge at Mill St. (560 ppb).
The next scheduled sampling date is December 24, 2024.