Committee Hears Boland Pond Diagnostic Assessment and Remedies
Marine & Fresh Water Quality Committee examined Boland Pond water quality and pollution sources. The committee discussed a diagnostic assessment identifying the Nauset Middle School septic system as responsible for 91 percent of phosphorous pollution degrading Boland Pond's sediments.
Marine & Fresh Water Quality Committee · Meeting of August 24, 2026
ORLEANS — Marine & Fresh Water Quality Committee examined Boland Pond water quality and pollution sources. The committee discussed a diagnostic assessment identifying the Nauset Middle School septic system as responsible for 91 percent of phosphorous pollution degrading Boland Pond's sediments. Consultant Ed Eichner of TMDL Solutions and SMAST presented potential solutions including sewer connection requiring 30 years, interim alum treatments, dredging, and hypolimnetic aeration.
Achieving regional phosphorous reduction goals would require 92 percent total reduction including complete wastewater and stormwater pollution elimination.
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Source: the Marine & Fresh Water Quality Committee meeting of August 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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