Recommendations
Conduct monitoring (biological, habitat and water quality) to:
evaluate impacts to the Drinkwater River from point and potential sources of pollution (e.g., Rockland WWTP, developments, Fireworks Site, agricultural runoff) and
assess more fully the status of the Aquatic Life Use.
Conduct bacteria sampling to evaluate effectiveness of non-point source pollution control activities and to assess the status of the Primary and Secondary Contact Recreational uses.
Continue to evaluate/monitor Fireworks site remediation efforts and mercury concentrations as they relate to both human and ecological health risks.
Indian Head River (Segment MA94-04)
L
ocation: Outlet of Factory Pond, Hanover/Hanson to Curtis Crossing Dam (a.k.a. Ludhams Ford Dam) west of Elm Street, Hanover/Pembroke.
Segment Length: 2.9 miles
Classification: Class B, Warm Water Fishery.
Land-use estimates (top 3, excluding water) for the 30.1 mi2 subwatershed (map inset, gray shaded area):
Forest 45%
Residential 34%
Open Land 8%
Indian Head River is listed on the 2002 Integrated List of Waters in Category 5. This segment is impaired due to metals, nutrients, and organic enrichment/low DO. Therefore a TMDL is required (MassDEP 2003a).
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