Water clarity was measured at seven locations in the Providence River and Seekonk River estuaries on October 14, 2026. In the five days prior to the survey, 2.37 inches of precipitation were recorded at TF Green. Secchi depth averaged 3.8 meters. The lowest clarity this week (1.9 meters) was measured at Pawtuxet Cove, while the greatest clarity (5.5 meters) was observed at Conimicut Point and Bullocks Reach. There was a general north-to-south trend of increasing water clarity among the sites this week. Overall, water clarity decreased from the previous measurements (data collected October 7, 2026).
