Current Efforts
In the Fall of 2025, CPWA representatives met with the Town to present our ideas to mitigate the Cyanbacteria blooms that have plagued Clear Pond for the past few summers; the Town would be most in favor of treating the pond with alum, a safe and proven method to improve water conditions. Click the link below to view a PDF that explains how alum treatment could help to improve the conditions at Clear Pond:
(credit: SŌLitude Lake Management)
Per request from the Town, the CPWA has reached out to property owners door-to-door and by mail to ask for support to use alum to treat the pond; barring strong opposition, planning can tentatively move forward. We are hopeful that the Town will be able to include alum treatment in the FY27 budget.
IF YOU RECEIVED AN OUTREACH PACKET FROM THE CPWA, PLEASE RETURN THE POSTCARD TO SHOW SUPPORT BY JANUARY 30, 2026.
In the meantime, the Clear Pond Water Association will continue to assist the town with seasonal water testing; as well, we are participating in collaborative efforts with other local groups for the betterment of ponds throughout Plymouth.
Some other CPWA projects are in their infancy; one such project is to target the removal of non-native plants, which can adversely affect water quality. There are still many details to work out, so stay tuned!
Clear Pond Water Association, Inc. (CPWA) is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization created to protect, maintain, and enhance the waters of Clear Pond. CPWA has been established by a group of concerned neighbors surrounding Clear Pond.
Our mission is:
To protect Clear Pond for current and future generations
To build and support responsible stewardship of our fragile ecosystems
To be a resource for environmental education critical to the health and enjoyment of Clear Pond
To be a voice with local and state authorities for support of the Association’s initiative
CPWA encourages residents to take an active interest in the health of Clear Pond, restore and protect the Pond’s habitats, and improve water quality by taking action to understand, eliminate and prevent pollution.
Clear Pond is 13.6 acres of spring-fed water that for the past several years has been closed for most if not all of the summer season due to cyanobacteria blooms, a blue-green algae which can be harmful to people and animals. Sometimes this bloom occurs below the water and you cannot see it. Fertilizer runoff, septic tank overflow, and seepage from the old cranberry bog contribute to conditions favorable for a bloom.
We post our meeting schedule on the homepage…we would love to meet more of our neighbors!
Finally, please visit our Donate page to make a tax-deductable donation to our efforts.