Category: Waterborne Pathogens

  • Little Dell Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

    Updates June 28, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of harmful algae at Little Dell Reservoir. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and results are pending. Check back here for updates. In the meantime we recommend:

  • Sulphur Creek Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates June 20, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Sulphur Creek are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick. Capitol…

  • Gunnison Bend Reservoir

    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. May 6, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below…

  • Lower Bowns Reservoir 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. Waterborne pathogens may still arise at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating. October 11, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: A harmful…

  • Minersville Reservoir 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. Waterborne pathogens may still arise at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating. September 20, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: Sampling confirmed…

  • Newcastle Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates June 5, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Newcastle Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. Be on the lookout if you visit Newcastle Reservoir: May 22, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB)…

  • Baker Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates: June 24, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Baker Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins. If you visit Baker Reservoir we recommend: June 17, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae was observed at…

  • Jordan River Recreational Monitoring

    Updates December 4, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update Recreational monitoring has ended for the season. Waterborne pathogen or harmful algal bloom concerns may still arise at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating. September 5, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is…

  • Panguitch Lake Recreational Monitoring

    Updates: November 20, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update Recreational monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2024. Waterborne pathogen or harmful algal bloom concerns may still arise at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating. October 30, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE…

  • Matt Warner Reservoir 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 be present at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating. October 3, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE…

  • Crouse Reservoir 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 be present at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating. September 22, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE…

  • Montes Creek Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

    Related Links Updates: June 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 north of dam  May 29, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update  GOOD…

  • Steed Pond:
    E. coli Monitoring 2019

    Update August 8, 2019 Samples collected by the Davis County Health Department (DCHD) on the north side of Steed Pond on July 30, 2019, showed E. coli levels above the maximum water quality standard. Utah uses the Most Probable Number (MPN) method to estimate the concentration of E. coli in a water sample. The presence…

  • Emigration Creek: Near Wasatch Hollows
    E. coli Monitoring 2019

    Update August 8, 2019 Samples collected on July 2, 2019, by the Salt Lake County Health Department at Emigration Creek near Wasatch Hollows showed E. coli levels above the maximum water quality standard. Utah uses the Most Probable Number (MPN) method to estimate the concentration of E. coli in a water sample. The presence of…

  • Emigration Creek: at Maple Lane Road Crossing
    E. coli Monitoring 2019

    Update August 8, 2019 Samples collected on July 2, 2019, by the Salt Lake County Health Department at Emigration Creek at the Maple Lane road crossing showed E. coli levels above the maximum water quality standard. Utah uses the Most Probable Number (MPN) method to estimate the concentration of E. coli in a water sample.…

  • Emigration Creek: at Dog Park, Below Pond
    E. coli Monitoring 2019

    Update August 8, 2019 Samples collected on July 2, 2019, by the Salt Lake County Health Department at Emigration Creek at the dog park below the pond showed E. coli levels above the maximum water quality standard. Utah uses the Most Probable Number (MPN) method to estimate the concentration of E. coli in a water…

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