Category: Recreational Monitoring

Bountiful Pond Recreational Monitoring

Updates: August 31, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses. Site sampled: Near inlet August 11, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were …

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Blackridge Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates: July 20, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms. Site sampled: Beach Area June 14, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible …

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Big Sand Wash Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates: September 22, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom has been reported at Big Sand Wash Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. Be on the lookout if you visit Big Sand Wash Reservoir: August 18, 2023: Waterborne …

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Adams Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates: September 26, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Adams Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.  Davis County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.  If you visit Adams Reservoir: September 12, 2023: Harmful …

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Bear Lake Recreational Monitoring

Updates: July 19, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses. Site sampled: Gus Rich Point, Nebeker Ranch South, Bluewater Beach, Rendezvous Beach, Cisco Beach June 28, 2023: Waterborne pathogen …

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Decker Lake Recreational Monitoring

Monitoring for harmful algae on April 18, 2023 GOOD NEWS: Sample analysis indicates that no harmful algal bloom is present. No Health Watch or Advisory is in effect. Monitoring for harmful algae on April 17, 2023 BE CAREFUL: Possible toxic algae was observed at Decker Lake by a visitor on April 16 and by our …

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Fifth Water Hot Springs Recreational Monitoring

Monitoring for recreational water quality on March 16, 2023 GOOD NEWS: Samples collected on February 8 indicate that the bacteria causing rashes at Fifth Water Hot Springs (“hot tub rash”) is no longer present at harmful levels. MORE GOOD NEWS: No harmful toxins were detected over the period of March 3-12. To be save, when …

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Currant Creek Reservoir Recrea-tional Monitoring 2022

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on November 2, 2022 Recreation water quality monitoring has ended for the season. As of last sampling on 10/21 a HAB was present at Currant Creek Reservoir. Know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom and recreate safely. Monitoring will resume in summer 2023. Monitoring for harmful …

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Kolob Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2022

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on November 8, 2022 Recreation water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Southwest Utah Health Department has removed the Warning Advisory. As of last observation, a HAB was still present at Kolob Reservoir. Know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom and recreate safely. Monitoring will …

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Clinton Pond Recreational Monitoring 2022

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on November 3, 2022 Recreation water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Davis County Health Department has removed the Warning Advisory. As of last monitoring on 10/26 no visual evidence of a bloom was observed at Clinton Pond. Know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom …

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Panguitch Lake Recreational Monitoring 2022

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on November 8, 2022 Department has removed the Warning Advisory. As of last observation, a HAB was still present at Panguitch Lake. Know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom and recreate safely. Monitoring will resume in summer 2023. Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on September 6, …

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Red Fleet Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2022

Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season on November 4, 2022 We will resume monitoring for harmful algal blooms and waterborne pathogens in summer 2023. HABs may be present in Utah water bodies year-round. If you are recreating, avoid areas of scum, know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom, …

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Maybe Pond Recreational Monitoring 2022

Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season on November 4, 2022 We will resume monitoring for harmful algal blooms and waterborne pathogens in summer 2023. HABs may be present in Utah water bodies year-round. If you are recreating, avoid areas of scum, know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom, …

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Willis Creek Recreational Monitoring 2022

Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season on November 4, 2022 We will resume monitoring for harmful algal blooms and waterborne pathogens in summer 2023. HABs may be present in Utah water bodies year-round. If you are recreating, avoid areas of scum, know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom, …

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Baker Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2022

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on November 8, 2022 Recreation water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Southwest Utah Health Department has removed the Warning Advisory. As of last observation on 11/2, there was no longer visual evidence of a HAB at Baker Reservoir. Know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal …

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Matt Warner Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2022

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on November 3, 2022 Recreation water quality monitoring has ended for the season. The Health Watch has been removed for Matt Warner Reservoir. Know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom and recreate safely. Monitoring will resume in summer 2023. Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on July …

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