Category: Recreational Monitoring

  • Cutler Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates: October 31, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli)  monitoring update Recreational monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2024. Waterborne pathogens may still be present at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating. June 27, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update GOOD NEWS: E.…

  • Cottonwood Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates: July 10, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) 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.  Sites sampled: Southside near boat ramp  June 10, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) Update GOOD NEWS: E. coli…

  • Colorado River Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates: July 15, 2024: 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: US 191 crossing near Moab, below Salt Wash at Take Out Beach.  June 16, 2024:…

  • Causey Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates: July 10, 2024: 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: South end inlet

  • Burraston Ponds Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates July 15, 2024: 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: NW shoreline road and NW of “island”  June 24, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring…

  • Bountiful Pond Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates: June 20, 2024: 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 May 31, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update  GOOD NEWS: E. coli…

  • Blackridge Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates: June 24, 2024: 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: Beach area June 24, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring…

  • Big Sand Wash Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates: July 10, 2024: 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: Boat ramp June 10, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) Update GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts…

  • Adams Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates: June 20, 2024: 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: Adams Reservoir May 31, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update  GOOD NEWS: E. coli…

  • Bear Lake Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates: July 1, 2024: 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, Bluewater Beach, Rendezvous Beach, Nebeker Ranch South, CISCO Beach. May 28, 2024:…

  • Decker Lake Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates: October 31, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update Recreational monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2024. A harmful algal bloom may still arise at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating. April 18, 2023: Harmful algae monitoring update GOOD NEWS: Sample analysis…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

Back to top