Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on May 28, 2026. In the five days prior to the survey, 1.04 inches of precipitation were recorded at TF Green. Secchi depth averaged 2.0 meters. The lowest clarity this week (1.5 meters) was measured at Pomham Rocks and Pawtuxet Cove, while the greatest clarity (2.7 meters) was measured at Bullock Reach and Conimicut Point. There was no clear north-to-south gradient in water clarity among the sites this week. Overall, water clarity decreased from the previous measurements (data collected May 19, 2026).
