Category: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

Toxins from Harmful Algal Bloom Found in the N. Fork of the Virgin River in Zion National Park

Anatoxin-a, a nervous system cyanotoxin, and harmful cyanobacteria have been found in the North Fork of the Virgin River in Zion National Park. On Saturday, July 4, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Division of Water Quality (DWQ) and the National Park Service (NPS) received a report from Zion National Park of a dog …

Utah Lake Algal Bloom Monitoring 2020

Due to state budget cuts, the harmful algal bloom program is being funded by EPA through a one-time grant. This limits DWQ’s monitoring to 18 priority waterbodies in Utah. Utah County Alerts To sign up for updates go to alerts.utahcounty.gov and create an account. Select contact methods. Create a profile, select location. Choose alert subscription …

Grass Clippings
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like grass clippings.

Blue-Green Residue
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like blue-green residue.

Globules
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like globules.

Bright Green
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

See examples of harmful algal blooms that look bright green.

Green Mats
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like green mats.

Green Scum
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like green scum.

Spilled Paint
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like spilled paint.

Pea Soup
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like pea soup.

Protecting Outdoor Water Recreation with Environmental Data
(POWR)

DWQ’s POWR Program (Protecting Outdoor Water Recreation with Environmental Data) monitors and tests Utah’s waters for harmful algal blooms (HABs) and waterborne pathogens.

Photo Gallery: Rockport Reservoir Algal Bloom 2019

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Photo Gallery: Pineview Reservoir Algal Bloom 2019

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Photo Gallery: Newcastle Reservoir Algal Bloom 2019

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Photo Gallery: Jordanelle Reservoir Algal Bloom 2019

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Jordanelle Reservoir Algal Bloom Monitoring 2019

Visit the 2019 Photo Gallery Update November 27, 2019 The Wasatch County Health Department removed the Warning Advisory on Jordanelle Reservoir on November 26, 2019, and took down the advisory signs. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) visited Jordanelle Reservoir on November 26, 2019. The monitoring crew did not observe signs of cyanobacteria at the …