Category: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

  • Utah Lake, Jordan River, Canals Algal Bloom 2017

    Update November 1, 2017 The sampling season for Utah Lake is coming to a close. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) will conduct its monthly sampling later in November, but BYU researchers have concluded their weekly sampling of the lake for the season. The Utah County Health Department (UCHD) will begin removing warning signs from…

  • Drinking Water FAQs: Harmful Algal Blooms

    Toxins from harmful algal blooms (HABs), called cyanotoxins, can enter drinking water supplies from surface water sources or ground water sources impacted by surface water. An increase in the incidence of HABs around the country has prompted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue guidelines and recommendations for cyanotoxin values in drinking water and recommendations…

  • Contact Information: Harmful Algal Blooms

    Report a Bloom Please call the 24-hour DEQ Spill Line: (801) 536-4123 Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC) Contact UPCC at (800) 222-1222 immediately if you suspect you or a member of your family has been exposed to a harmful algal bloom. Symptoms may include stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, fever, muscle weakness, or difficulty breathing.…

  • Utah Lake Algal Bloom October 2014

    The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by the Utah County Health Department on Monday, October 6, 2014, that a dog had died over the weekend after swimming and consuming water near the Lindon Marina on Utah Lake. Algal blooms in the lake are the suspected source of the toxic cyanobacteria that may be…

  • Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Response Plan:
    Harmful Algal Blooms

    The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has developed a Response Plan to inform, educate, and engage with agricultural producers when water-quality issues arise from HABs. Quick response and notification of farmers and ranchers about the possible harmful effects of HABs to their crops and livestock will help them make critical decisions regarding water…

  • Learn About & Check Utah Recreational Water Quality

    Related Links We monitor for two health concerns in popular Utah lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) can produce dangerous toxins that pose serious health risks to humans, pets, and livestock. These blooms develop when naturally occurring cyanobacteria in the water multiply very quickly to form green or blue-green water, scum, or mats.…

  • Division of Drinking Water Harmful Algal Bloom & Cyanotoxin Response Plan

    The Division of Drinking Water offers a variety of information and assistance to public water systems that are susceptible to HABs. Find information and resources to help prevent and manage a bloom on this page.

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