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 October 21, 2021 (HABs) On October 20th, the DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Lost Creek Reservoir. The monitoring team observed harmful algal blooms near the boat launch. Cyanotoxin and cell density samples were collected and results are pending. Update September 24, 2021 (HABs) On September 23rd, the DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Lost Creek …
Read MoreUpdate October 18, 2021 (HABs) HABs samples taken from the Big East Lake shoreline on October 5th show toxigenic cell density results of 33,393 cells/mL of Microcystis, which is below the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold. The DWQ HABs team will continue to monitor the situation closely. Update October 6, 2021 (HABs) The DWQ HABs …
Read MoreUpdate October 18, 2021 (HABs) The Warning Advisory for Matt Warner Reservoir remains in place. The Tri-County Health Department visited Matt Warner Reservoir on October 13th. Harmful algal blooms were observed at the boat ramp. Cyanotoxin and cell density samples were collected, and results are pending. DWQ will continue to watch Matt Warner Reservoir closely …
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 October 27, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On October 25th, 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 October 25, 2021 (HABs) On October 25th, the …
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 November 1, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens/HABs) The DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Strawberry Reservoir on October 27th. Harmful algal blooms were observed at the Strawberry Marina Day Use area and Renegade Point. Harmful algal blooms were not observed at the day-use areas at Aspen Grove and Soldier Creek Marina. Cyanotoxin and cell density samples were …
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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