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Benthic Mats: Harmful Algal Bloom Examples
Harmful algal blooms may also occur as benthic mats. These mats grow on the bottom of the waterbody and may detach and float downstream. They are found in both standing and flowing water.
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Grass Clippings
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like grass clippings.
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Blue-Green Residue
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like blue-green residue.
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Globules
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like globules.
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Bright Green
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look bright green.
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Green Mats
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like green mats.
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Green Scum
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like green scum.
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Spilled Paint
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like spilled paint.
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Pea Soup
Harmful Algal Bloom ExamplesSee examples of harmful algal blooms that look like pea soup.
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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.
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Hunting and Fishing During Harmful Algal Blooms
Can I Eat Fish from Waters Experiencing a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)? Toxins can accumulate in fish in waters experiencing a HAB. The highest concentrations are in the organs, particularly the liver, and fat deposits. Muscle tissue typically has lower toxin levels. Fish taken from waters with intermittent blooms are unlikely to have toxin levels…
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Signage & Social Media Resources: Harmful Algal Blooms and Waterborne Pathogens
Print advisory signs Coming Soon: Social media images and post templates
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Photo Examples of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) generally occur in standing water such as reservoirs, lakes, or ponds. The appearance of HABs varies widely: blooms usually appear in various shades of green or blue – but may also be red, pink, white, gray, or purple. The texture of blooms may resemble spilled paint, green globules, surface scum, foam,…
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Mantua Reservoir
Update November 7, 2019 The Bear River Health Department (BRHD) has removed the Danger and Warning Advisories on Mantua Reservoir. Toxin test results received from the Utah Public Health Lab (UPHL) for samples collected by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) at the dock near the dam on October 25, 2019, and at the dock…
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Utah Lake, Jordan River, Canals Algal Bloom 2016
Update: October 11, 2016 The last few samples taken at Utah Lake showed minimal cyanobacteria cell concentrations. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has suspended harmful algal bloom (HAB) data collection until or unless it receives reports of deteriorating conditions from field crews visiting the lake weekly or members of the public. Three buoys collecting…
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Scofield Reservoir Algal Bloom 2016
Update: October 11, 2016 The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has suspended harmful algal bloom (HAB) data collection. The Southeast Utah Health Department continues to conduct weekly visits to the reservoir to observe conditions. A CAUTION advisory remains on the reservoir and will likely remain until the end of October. Update: September 26, 2016 Cyanobacteria…
