Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuary on July 10th, 2024. Rainfall totaling 0.51 inches was recorded at TF Green in the five days prior to the survey. Secchi depth averaged 1.8 meters, compared to 1.5 meters on the previous survey (July 3rd). The lowest clarity this week (1.2 meters) was measured at Phillipsdale Landing and India Point Park, while the greatest clarity (2.5 meters) was measured at Bullock’s Reach. There was a general north-to-south gradient of increasing water clarity among the sites this week.
