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Darien commission expands water testing; enterococci checks show elevated but not crisis‑level readings at two sites
Summary
Rob Roberto said the commission’s water‑quality team has been conducting regular field operations with interns and that the program now includes bacteria testing; samples to Earthplace/Harbor Watch showed elevated but not crisis‑level enterococci readings near B‑dock and outside Cove Marina in Stamford.
Rob Roberto, a commission member, reported that the Advisory Commission’s water‑quality team has been conducting regular field outings and that a staff member brings five to six interns to provide hands‑on experience.
Roberto said the team observed high turbidity after heavy rains but overall conditions appeared acceptable. William Cavers added that the program has been expanded this year to include bacteria testing of water samples; samples are delivered to Earthplace/Harbor Watch laboratory in Westport, which measures enterococci (the saltwater equivalent of E. coli). Cavers said testing has shown "elevated but not crisis‑level readings" at the boat club near top B‑dock and just outside Cove Marina, Stamford. Commissioners discussed potential sources including septic systems, dog waste, and geese but did not reach new policy actions at the meeting.
