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Massachusetts Bay Bacteria

MWRA monitors bacteria at locations at various distances from the Deer Island Treatment Plant outfall in Massachusetts Bay (see station map). Water samples are analyzed for sewage indicator bacteria: fecal coliform and Enterococcus. Fecal coliform is used by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries to monitor water quality in shellfish areas. Results consistently meet the most stringent state water quality standards.

Mass. Bay Bacteria Data (Excel)
2001 - Present