This project addresses surface water pollution in a subbasin of the Wachusett Reservoir watershed. Water quality is examined in terms of physical, chemical, and microbial characteristics. Land use is also studied. The result is a set of data that characterize the subbasin and help to identify potential sources of contamination. Finally, a set of remediation plans are presented that address the pollution problem and suggest designs to improve water quality in the reservoir.

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Creator

• Roberts, Amanda A.
• Rudge, Laurel M.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 04C025M

Advisor

• Plummer, Jeanine D.

Year

• 2004

Sponsor

• Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

Date created

• 2004-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright