Category: Water Quality and Health

The Fremont River is a tributary of the Colorado River system in south‑central Utah that flows east from the slopes of Thousand Lake Mountain through Capitol Reef National Park before joining Muddy Creek to form the Dirty Devil River. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most

Spanish Fork Reservoir (also called Spanish Oaks Reservoir) is a small man‑made reservoir in Spanish Fork, Utah, that stores pressurized irrigation water. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below.Looks Good!There are no current health advisories for this water body. Conditions may

Panguitch Lake is cherished for its beautiful shores, excellent fishing, and relaxing atmosphere. Unfortunately, the beloved lake has been struggling. Since the early 1980s, the once-blue waters have increasingly turned green each summer due to Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). These aren’t just aesthetic issues. HABs are caused by an overgrowth of photosynthetic bacteria called cyanobacteria, which can release dangerous toxins

The Jordan River is a popular recreational corridor flowing north from Utah Lake through Utah and Salt Lake Counties. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent Jordan River monitoring information below. Warning AdvisoryHarmful Algae Present Do not swim or water ski Avoid areas of algae

Mantua Reservoir is located in Box Elder County, approximately 5 miles east of Brigham City, at the edge of the town of Mantua. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). We post monitoring updates on this page as soon as we can, but our map (also found on HABs.utah.gov) will always

Sulphur Creek is located in Capitol Reef National Park. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below. Warning AdvisoryHarmful bacteria/viruses present Do not swim in this area Do not drink the water Wash hands with soap and clean water after contact with lake or

Gunnison Bend Reservoir is located on the lower Sevier River near Delta in Millard County. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent Gunnison Bend monitoring information below.Looks Good!There are no current health advisories for this water body. Conditions may change quickly. Check before entering the water

Newcastle Reservoir is located southeast of Newcastle in Iron County. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below. Looks Good!There are no current health advisories for this water body. Conditions may change quickly. Check before entering the water and know how to spot

Baker Reservoir is located approximately 25 miles northwest of St. George in Washington County. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below.Warning AdvisoryHarmful Algae Present Do not swim or water ski Avoid areas of algae when boating Keep animals away Do not drink the

Panguitch Lake is located southwest of Panguitch City in Garfield County. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below. Warning AdvisoryHarmful Algae Present Do not swim or water ski Avoid areas of algae when boating Keep animals away Do not drink the water Clean fish

Matt Warner Reservoir is located on Diamond Mountain, north of Vernal in Uintah County. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below.Warning AdvisoryHarmful Algae Present Do not swim or water ski Avoid areas of algae when boating Keep animals away Do not drink the water

Calf Creek is located within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below.Check FirstHarmful algae mats may be present Do not touch or eat algae mats Keep dogs and young children away from mats Wading and paddling are ok

This webpage is updated monthly with information provided by Zion National Park. The Utah Division of Water Quality does not routinely conduct HAB sampling within the Virgin River Watershed. If you have additional questions, please contact Zion National Park by calling (435) 772-3256.

Yuba Lake is located approximately 25 miles south of Nephi and not far from I-15 in Juab and Sanepete counties. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below.Looks Good!There are no current health advisories for this water body. Conditions may change quickly. Check before

Willard Peak Pond is located inside of Willard Bay State Park at 900 W. 650 N., Willard in Box Elder County. It is west of I-15, exit 357. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below. Warning AdvisoryHarmful Algae Present Do not swim or water