Santuit Pond AECOM Diagnostic Study

Posted on: November 2, 2021 - 1:28pm
Santuit Pond Cyanobacteria Bloom

 

Restoration Options as Outlined in the AECOM Report : 

The Santuit Pond restoration plan should include measures to reduce the internal and external phosphorus loading. Reducing external phosphorus inputs (watershed, septic system, active cranberry bog, and waterfowl) are necessary in order to restore desired contact recreation and aquatic AECOM Environment J:\0054\Projects\P100 (10000 - )\13000\13547-001 Santuit Pond Study Mashpee\Sanuit Pond Report\Santuit Pond Report Final.docx July 2010 8-33 habitat uses. Since internal loading represents the largest source (78%) of the entire TP load, the internal loading needs to be addressed in order to make any progress toward pond restoration. AECOM evaluated the three techniques to reduce the internal load of Santuit Pond: 1) dredging, 2) artificial circulation, and 3) nutrient inactivation. 

 

 The full diagnostic study can be found under AECOM Santuit Pond Diagnostic Study at the top of the page.