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- Herring River (Segment MA94-07)
RecommendationsContinue to 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. Evaluate potential inputs (e.g., development, cranberry bog operation, etc.) of nutrients (particularly total phosphorus) into this segment of First Herring Brook, as well as into Old Oaken Bucket Pond. Somewhat higher concentrations of total phosphorus were documented in Old Oaken Bucket Pond than at the outlet of Tack Factory Pond. It should be noted that flow to the stream draining the cranberry bog, south of Tack Factory Pond, has been altered by a concrete flow control structure, which diverts flow to a tributary of Old Oaken Bucket Pond (DeCesare 2005). Support efforts of the Town of Scituate and the First Herring Brook Watershed Initiative (FHBWI) to protect this resource.
Investigate the influence of groundwater withdrawals on streamflow in the brook, particularly upstream from Tack Factory Pond. Review Scituate DPW Water Division’s practices related to flow manipulation at the reservoir just downstream from Tack Factory Pond to Old Oaken Bucket Pond. Minimize flow manipulation to the extent possible so that a natural flow regime in the brook is maintained. Review pre- and post-construction monitoring data to evaluate effectiveness of BMPs installed to prevent stormwater runoff pollution into the brook (Scituate DPW and CEI undated). Implement recommendations in the Source Water Assessment and Protection Report (SWAP) to protect Scituate’s drinking water supply (MassDEP 2003e).
Location: Outlet Old Oaken Bucket Pond, Scituate to confluence with North River, Scituate. S 
ize: 0.08 square miles Classification: Class SA Land-use estimates (top 3, excluding water) for the 6.9 mi2 subwatershed (map inset, gray shaded area): Forest 44% Residential 30% Open Land 11% Herring River is listed on the 2002 Integrated List of Waters in Category 5. This segment is impaired due to pathogens and a TMDL is required (MassDEP 2003a). The Town of Scituate landfill located within 100 yards of Herring River was capped in 1999; this has lead to a marked decrease in the number of waterfowl in the area (Churchill 2003b). The Town of Scituate was required by an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to meet several conditions centered on improving water quality in the North River and estuary (CEI 1998). One of the areas included in the plan was First Herring Brook since the DMF Sanitary Survey concluded that stormwater adversely impacted water quality in the North River near the Herring River. The plan recommended developing and implementing best management practices (BMPs) to control stormwater runoff in the Herring River subwatershed (CEI 1998). A pumpout facility is located at the James Landing Marina on First Herring Brook off the Driftway (MA DMF 2003 and Burtner 2003). Directory: eea -> docs -> dep -> water -> resources -> 71wqar09 dep -> Charles D. Baker Governor dep -> Charles D. Baker Governor dep -> Charles D. Baker Governor dep -> Index of Photographs dep -> Department of environmental protection one winter street, boston, ma 02108 617-292-5500 water -> Water Resource Management Planning 71wqar09 -> 2004 water quality assessment report Download 3.32 Mb. Share with your friends:
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