Update October 8, 2021 (HABs) The Southwest Utah Health Department has issued a Warning Advisory for Panguitch Lake. Samples from 9/27/2021 were returned on October 7th with a toxigenic cell density of nearly 10,000,000 cell/mL at the surface which is above UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 100,000 cells/mL. DWQ will continue to watch the …
Read MoreUpdate October 12, 2021 (Update) The Warning Advisory for Whitney Reservoir remains in place. Toxigenic cyanobacteria cell density results for samples taken from the reservoir on 10/5/2021 were delivered on 10/12/2021. They show cell counts at 134,571,812 cells/mL. Cell densities are above the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 100,000 cells/mL. Keep yourself, your family, …
Read MoreUpdate August 11, 2021 (HABs) The DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Box Creek Reservoir on August 10th. Harmful algal blooms were observed at the upper and lower parts of the reservoir. Cyanotoxin and cell density samples were collected and results are pending. As UDWQ and UDOH continue to visit and monitor waterbodies, updates will be …
Read MoreUpdate September 24, 2021 (HABs) On September 23rd, the DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Lost Creek Reservoir. The monitoring team did not observe harmful algal blooms at all sites visited. Cyanotoxin and cell density samples were not collected. Samples taken on 9/9/2021 were returned on September 10th. The sample from the southeast shore contained a …
Read MoreUpdate October 6, 2021 (HABs) The DWQ HABs monitoring team re-visited Payson Lakes on October 6th. Harmful algal blooms were observed at Big East Lake. Cyanotoxin and cell density samples were collected and results are pending. Harmful algal blooms were not observed at McClellan Lake. DWQ will continue to monitor the Payson Lake closely. Update …
Read MoreUpdate September 28, 2021 (HABs) The Warning Advisory for Matt Warner Reservoir remains in place. Samples taken from the reservoir on September 21st contained toxigenic cyanobacteria cell densities at 34,506 cells/mL of Microcystis, which is below the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 100,000 cells/mL. DWQ will continue to watch Matt Warner Reservoir closely and …
Read MoreUpdate September 30, 2021 (HABs) The DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Piute Reservoir on September 29th. Harmful algal blooms were not observed. Cyanotoxin and cell density samples were collected and results are pending. As UDWQ and UDOH continue to visit and monitor waterbodies, updates will be posted. Update August 4, 2021 (HABs) The DWQ HABs …
Read MoreUpdate September 30, 2021 (HABs) The DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Yuba Lake on September 29th. Harmful algal blooms were not observed. Cyanotoxin and cell density samples were not collected. As UDWQ and UDOH continue to visit and monitor waterbodies, updates will be posted. Update September 1, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) The Central Utah Public Health …
Read MoreUpdate September 10, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 8th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Willard Bay. Samples from Eagle Beach, Pelican Beach, the Pond and Willard Bay State Park Marina Beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update August 5, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On August 4th, …
Read MoreUpdate September 10, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 8th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited the Weber River. Samples from near Henefer Exit and Taggart Lane/I-84 Crossing did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update August 6, 2021 (HABs) On August 5th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team …
Read MoreUpdate October 7, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 21st, Davis County Health Department visited Weber Basin Job Corp pond. Samples from the pond south of the facility did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. September 3, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On August 26th, Davis County visited Weber Basin Job Corp …
Read MoreUpdate September 28, 2021 (HABs) The Lake-wide HABs Warning Advisory for Utah Lake remains in place. The DWQ HABs monitoring team re-visited Utah Lake on September 27th. Harmful algal blooms were observed at American Fork Marina, Utah State Park Marina and Lindon Marina and Beach. Harmful algal blooms were not observed near the Utah Lake …
Read MoreUpdate October 7, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On October 6th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Tibble Fork Reservoir. Samples taken near the Swim Beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update September 23, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 22nd, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Tibble …
Read MoreUpdate September 24, 2021 (HABs) HABs samples taken on 9/16/2021 were returned on September 24th. The sample from the Marina Day Use Area contained a toxigenic cell density below the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 100,000 cells/mL. DWQ will resume routine monthly monitoring. Update September 17, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens/HABs) The DWQ HABs monitoring team …
Read MoreUpdate July 14, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On July 12th, Tri-County Health Department visited Steinaker Reservoir. Samples from near the south beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update July 1, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On June 21st, Tri-County Health Department visited Steinaker Reservoir. Samples from near the south beach …
Read MoreUpdate October 7, 2021 (HABs) Samples taken on 10/4/2021 were returned on October 6th. The sample from the day use area contained a toxigenic cell density of 12,650,618 cells/mL of Dolichospermum which is well above the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 100,000 cells/mL. DWQ will continue to watch the reservoir closely. Keep yourself and …
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