Quaboag Pond, located in East Brookfield and Brookfield, MA, is degraded due to excessive phosphorus inputs. Phosphorus 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 Sevenmile 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.

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Creator

• Dobens, Christopher B

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042016-111901

Advisor

• Plummer, Jeanine D.

Year

• 2016

Sponsor

• DEP

Date created

• 2016-04-20

Location

• East Brookfield

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright