Community Boat House
The community Boat house is a Supporter of the Pollution Warnning Program.
Testing the Waters
From May through October, Charles River Watershed Association tests water quality in the Charles River Lower Baisn five times a week at five sites. Red Flags are posted on days when water quality near testing sites does not meet boating standards set by the Massachusetts Department of Enviromental Protection. Most red flag days occur after heavy rainfall when stormdrains and sewer system overflow flush pollutants into the river. CRWA researche shows that at least 90% of the lower basin does not meet state boating standards after a heavy rain. While it is always a good idea to wash after being on the river, it is particularly important on red flag days because of elevated bacterial levels.
Supporters of the pollution warning Program
Warter quality monitoring volunteers From:
Community Boating
Community Rowing
Boston University Boathouse
Henderson Boathouse
(Northeastern University)
Riverside Boat Club
Union Boat Club
Weld Boat house
(Harvard University)
For Further information call CRWA at ((617) 965-5975 or visit CRWA's website at