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Deer Valley Ponds Recreational Monitoring
Related Links Updates: May 22, 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: Plaza pond resort beach
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Deer Creek Reservoir Recreational Monitoring
Related Links Updates: July 2, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update OKAY, BUT BE CAREFUL: Low levels of harmful algae were present in areas around Deer Creek. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae when recreating. Site visited: Shore at State Park, Rainbow Bay, Island Park Marina,…
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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.…
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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…
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Colorado River Recreational Monitoring
Related Links Updates: June 16, 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. May 16, 2024:…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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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Benthic Mats: Harmful Algal Bloom Examples
Harmful algal blooms may also occur as benthic mats. These mats grow on the bottom of the waterbody and may detach and float downstream. They are found in both standing and flowing water.
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Protecting Outdoor Water Recreation with Environmental Data
(POWR)DWQ’s POWR Program (Protecting Outdoor Water Recreation with Environmental Data) monitors and tests Utah’s waters for harmful algal blooms (HABs) and waterborne pathogens.
