Category: Water Quality

September 21, 2023 Agenda: Water Quality Board Finance Committee Meeting

Agenda The Water Quality Board (WQB) will meet to discuss the funding requests made during the Fiscal Year application process. The WQB will discuss available unobligated balances, funding program requirements, and potential staff recommendations for Board packets to be made during the next Board meeting. Anyone is welcome to attend this meeting. No public comment …

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Minersville Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates: September 20, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: Sampling confirmed the presence of a harmful algal bloom at Minersville Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.  If you visit Minersville Reservoir we recommend: September 18, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring …

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Newcastle Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates: September 12, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: Sampling confirmed the presence of a harmful algal bloom at Newcastle Reservoir. Algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. If you visit Newcastle Reservoir: September 5, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: …

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Baker Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates: August 24, 2023: 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 that can make humans and animals sick.  The Bureau of Land Management has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.  If you visit Baker Reservoir: August 23, 2023: …

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August 23, 2023 Agenda: Water Quality Board

Agenda Water Quality Board Meeting – Call to Order & Roll Call (Jim Webb) Minutes: Approval of Minutes for June 28, 2023 Water Quality Board Meeting (Jim Webb) Recognition of Service Award Presentation: Dr. Jennifer Weidhass for her service on the Wastewater Operator Certification Council (Jim Webb) Executive Secretary Report (John K. Mackey) Funding: Other: Public Comment …

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Jordan River Recreational Monitoring

Updates September 5, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in the Jordan River near the Saratoga Springs Radio Controlled Airplane City Park. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.  Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING …

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Panguitch Lake Recreational Monitoring

Updates: August 15, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Panguitch Lake. Algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.  The Forest Service has posted a WARNING ADVISORY.  If you visit Paguitch Lake: July 31, 2023: Harmful algal bloom …

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Matt Warner Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates: July 21, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Matt Warner Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.  TriCounty Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.  If you visit the reservoir: July 20, 2023: Harmful …

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Crouse Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates: September 22, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is still present at Crouse Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.  TriCounty Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.  If you visit the reservoir: July 21, 2023: Harmful …

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Montes Creek Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates: September 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: Dam north end boat ramp August 29, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update GOOD NEWS: E. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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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