Update October 7, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On October 6th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Deer Creek Reservoir. Samples taken at Sailboat Beach, Island Park Marina and Rainbow Bay did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly Update October 6, 2021 (HABs) On October 6th, the DWQ HABs monitoring …
Read MoreUpdate September 22, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogen) On September 21st, the Utah Water Watch visited Cutler Reservoir. Samples taken at the Benson Marina did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update August 31, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On August 26th, the Utah Water Watch visited Cutler Reservoir. Samples taken near the …
Read MoreUpdate October 22, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On October 4th, the Tri-County Health Department visited Cottonwood Reservoir. Samples from the southwest side near the boat ramp did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update September 28, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 8th, the Tri-County Health Department visited Cottonwood Reservoir. Samples …
Read MoreUpdate October 18, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On October 12th, the Southeast Health Department visited the Colorado River. Samples from the US191 Crossing near Moab and below the Salt Wash at Take Out Beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update September 21, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 17th, …
Read MoreUpdate July 13, 2021 On June 30th, Weber-Morgan Health Department visited Causey Reservoir for routine waterborne pathogen monitoring. Samples from the south end inlet, South Fork Ogden Upper Meadow Campground and near Perception Campground did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update June 2nd, 2021 The Division of Water …
Read MoreUpdate July 14, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On July 7th, the City of Springville visited Burt Spring Pond. Samples contained E. coli levels at 488 MPN/100mL, which is above the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN. Per Waterborne Pathogen Advisory monitoring protocol, a follow-up sample was taken on July 14th to confirm E. coli …
Read MoreUpdate October 7, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Bountiful Pond remains in place. On September 21st, Davis County Health Department visited Bountiful Pond. Samples taken show E. coli levels at 161.6 MPN, which is below the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN. Routine monitoring will continue monthly. September 3, …
Read MoreUpdate October 21, 2021 (HABs) On October 20th, the DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Blackridge Reservoir. The monitoring team observed a harmful algal bloom near the beach area. 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 September …
Read MoreUpdate November 1, 2021 (HABs) On October 27th, the DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Big Sand Wash Reservoir. Harmful algal blooms were not observed. Cyanotoxin and cell density samples were collected and results were returned on 11/1/2021. The sample contained a toxigenic cell density below the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 100,000 cells/mL. DWQ …
Read MoreUpdate July 28, 2021 Bear Lake Regional Commission visited Bear Lake for routine waterborne pathogen monitoring on July 26th. All samples did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update June 2, 2021 The Division of Water Quality and Utah Department of Health began monitoring for waterborne pathogens on June …
Read MoreUpdate October 7, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 21st, Davis County Health Department visited Adams Reservoir. Samples from the reservoir did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. September 3, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On August 26th, Davis County visited Adams Reservoir. Samples from the reservoir did not contain E. coli …
Read MoreUpdate September 16, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 14th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Deer Valley Plaza Pond Resort. Samples taken near the lodge did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update August 13, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On August 9th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited …
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