Faculty Advisor
Bergendahl, John Andrew
Faculty Advisor
Plummer, Jeanine D.
Sponsor
Beaver Lake Trust, Inc.
Abstract
Beaver Lake is a 152 acre lake in Ware, MA privately owned by the Beaver Lake Trust, Inc. The objectives of the project were to characterize the water quality in Beaver Lake and evaluate best management practices for improving and maintaining water quality. Water samples were collected at seven locations in fall of 2013 and analyzed for temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, conductivity, turbidity, nutrients and bacteria. Results showed some concern for water quality with pH levels as low as 6.5 and phosphorus concentrations as high as 2.68 mg/L. The results led to the development of a long term management plan, which included recommendations of best management practices, education of the lake residents and a weir design.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
March 2014
Major
Environmental Engineering
Major
Civil Engineering
Major
Chemical Engineering
Project Type
Major Qualifying Project
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Advisor Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering