Category: Recreational Monitoring

Willard Bay Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update October 27, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On October 25th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Willard Bay. Samples from Eagle Beach, Pelican Beach, the Pond and Willard Bay State Park Marina Beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update October 25, 2021 (HABs) On October 25th, the …

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Weber River Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update September 10, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 8th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited the Weber River. Samples from near Henefer Exit and Taggart Lane/I-84 Crossing did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update August 6, 2021 (HABs) On August 5th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team …

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Weber Basin Job Corp Pond Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update October 7, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 21st, Davis County Health Department visited Weber Basin Job Corp pond. Samples from the pond south of the facility did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. September 3, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On August 26th, Davis County visited Weber Basin Job Corp …

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Utah Lake Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update September 28, 2021 (HABs) The Lake-wide HABs Warning Advisory for Utah Lake remains in place. The DWQ HABs monitoring team re-visited Utah Lake on September 27th. Harmful algal blooms were observed at American Fork Marina, Utah State Park Marina and Lindon Marina and Beach. Harmful algal blooms were not observed near the Utah Lake …

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Tibble Fork Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update October 7, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On October 6th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Tibble Fork Reservoir. Samples taken near the Swim Beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update September 23, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 22nd, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Tibble …

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Strawberry Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update November 1, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens/HABs) The DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Strawberry Reservoir on October 27th. Harmful algal blooms were observed at the Strawberry Marina Day Use area and Renegade Point. Harmful algal blooms were not observed at the day-use areas at Aspen Grove and Soldier Creek Marina. Cyanotoxin and cell density samples were …

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Steinaker Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update July 14, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On July 12th, Tri-County Health Department visited Steinaker Reservoir. Samples from near the south beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update July 1, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On June 21st, Tri-County Health Department visited Steinaker Reservoir. Samples from near the south beach …

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Starvation Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update October 7, 2021 (HABs) Samples taken on 10/4/2021 were returned on October 6th. The sample from the day use area contained a toxigenic cell density of 12,650,618 cells/mL of Dolichospermum which is well above the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 100,000 cells/mL. DWQ will continue to watch the reservoir closely. Keep yourself and …

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Spring Lake Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update September 16, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 13th, the Utah County Health Department visited Spring Lake for routine waterborne pathogen monitoring. Samples from near the cement pad did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update September 15, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On July 20th, the Utah County Health Department …

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Spanish Fork Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update September 16, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 13th, the Utah County Health Department visited Spanish Fork Reservoir for routine waterborne pathogen monitoring. Samples from the reservoir did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update September 15, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On July 20th, the Utah County Health Department visited …

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Smith and Morehouse Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update October 27, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On October 25th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Smith and Morehouse Reservoir. Samples from the west side near the boat ramp did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update September 16, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 14th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens …

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Scofield Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update October 21, 2021 (HABs) The Danger Advisory for Scofield Reservoir remains in place. On October 20th, the DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Scofield Reservoir. Harmful algal blooms were observed and cyanotoxin and cell density samples were collected. Samples taken from the reservoir shoreline were returned on 10/21/2021 showing toxigenic cell density results of 2,973,219 …

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Sand Hollow Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update October 20, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On October 19th, DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Sand Hollow Reservoir. Samples from the south of the boat ramp and day use beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update September 16, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 14th, DWQ waterborne pathogens …

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San Juan River Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update October 20, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On October 19th, the San Juan Health Department visited the San Juan River for routine waterborne pathogen monitoring. Samples from Sand Island and the Mexican Hat US-63 Crossing did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update September 28, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September …

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Salem Pond Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update September 16, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On September 13th, the Utah County Health Department visited Salem Pond for routine waterborne pathogen monitoring. Samples from the Knoll Beach and South Arm did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly. Update September 15, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On July 20th, the Utah County …

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