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< Back1988 May
"Report on the Hydrology and Water Quality Characteristics of Farm Pond, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts"prepared by IEP, Inc., Sandwich, MA for OB Board of Health
- reviewed historical data and reports
- historical total and fecal coliform data - 1974 to 1988; 20 cases exceeded shellfish standards (fecal coliforms 14 per 100 ml), exceeded swimming standards (200 per 100 ml) during July 1985
- reviewed shoreline changes
- brief description of shellfish resources
- discussed tidal flushing, watershed
- pluses and minuses of two alternate culvert designs - retain or enlarge existing culvert and channel to Harthaven harbor vs. new culvert directly to Nantucket Sound
- described permitting process
