Category: Health Advisory Panel

  • Disposal of Thermometers that Contain Mercury

    There are various types of thermometers used for many applications. One common type is the fever thermometer. Although Utah does not have legislation banning the sale of fever thermometers, most Utah pharmacies and grocers have pledged to no longer offer mercury fever thermometers for sale in their stores. All mercury containing thermometers and manometers must…

  • Disposal of Thermostats that Contain Mercury

    Thermostats are commonly found in most homes and are also used for commercial applications as a means of regulating room temperature. The photo at the right shows common thermostats and the glass ampoule under the cover which contains the mercury. Mercury thermostats should not be disposed of in the regular trash. The information provided below…

  • Storage of Waste Products that Contain Mercury

    Waste Mercury-Containing Product Handling and Storage Guidelines for Commercial and Institutional Facilities All employees who handle or manage mercury-added products shall be informed of proper handling and emergency procedures. Store mercury added products (fabricated products) in a designated area which is separate from solid waste disposal. (fabricated products do not include elemental mercury or mercury…

  • Mercury Spills and Broken Thermometers

    Mercury Spill Information Even the smallest amount of mercury needs to be treated as a serious issue. Care must be taken not to touch the mercury. Federal Notification Any time one pound or more of mercury is released to the environment (outside air,water, soil, or sewer system), the spiller must call the National Response Center…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 2010 – 2016 E. coli Advisories

    Utah Lake – Lindon Marina 2016 Clinton Pond, 2015 An E. coli advisory was issued by Davis County Health Department for Clinton City Pond on May 22, 2015 following 2 consecutive samples over the maximum E. coli criteria for waters with a 2B beneficial use. Signs were posted at the site and remained in place…

  • Utah Lake E. coli Event 2018

    Sandy Beach Sampling Data Update August 6, 2018 E. coliadvisory remains in place at Sandy Beach on Utah Lake Division of Water Quality (DWQ) crews collected E. coli samples at Sandy Beach on August 3, 2018. Concentrations from two out of the three samples exceeded the maximum E. coliconcentrations for Class 2A beneficial use. A…

  • Syracuse Pond E. coli Event 2018

    Update November 11, 2018 Sampling conducted over two weeks per Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Standard Operating Procedures (1 MB) were below than the Maximum Probable Number Values (MPN) values, so the advisory has been lifted. Update August 31, 2018 Davis County Health Department (DCHD) posted E. coli Advisories at three waterbodies in Davis County…

  • Steed Pond, Clearfield E. coli Event 2018

    Update November 11, 2018 Sampling conducted over two weeks per Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Standard Operating Procedures (1 MB) were greater than the Maximum Probable Number Values (MPN) values, so the advisory remains in place. Sampling has concluded for the 2018 monitoring season. Update October 1, 2018 Davis County Health Department posted an E.…

  • Maybey Pond, Clearfield E. coli Event 2018

    Update November 11, 2018 Sampling conducted over two weeks per Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Standard Operating Procedures (1 MB) were greater than the Maximum Probable Number Values (MPN) values, so the advisory remains in place. Sampling has concluded for the 2018 monitoring season. Update August 31, 2018 Davis County Health Department (DCHD) posted E.…

  • Clinton City Pond, Clinton: E. coli Event 2018

    Update November 11, 2018 Sampling conducted over two weeks per Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Standard Operating Procedures (1 MB) were below than the Maximum Probable Number Values (MPN) values, so the advisory has been lifted. Update August 31, 2018 Davis County Health Department (DCHD) posted E. coli Advisories at three waterbodies in Davis County…

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