Division of Water Quality

East Canyon Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

East Canyon Reservoir is approximately 35 miles from Salt Lake along I-80 and S.R. 65. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below.
No advisories have been issued for this waterbody. Swimming, boating, and eating fish is OK.

Looks Good!

There are no current health advisories for this water body.

Conditions may change quickly. Check before entering the water and know how to spot a harmful algal bloom.

Updates

September 17, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.

Site(s) visited: Pratt Group Pavilion, Taylor Hollow

August 31, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.

Site(s) visited: Pratt Group Pavilion, Taylor Hollow

August 6, 2026: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.

Site(s) visited: Pratt Group Pavilion, Taylor Hollow

July 18, 2026: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.

Site(s) visited: Big Rock Campground, Pratt Group Pavilion, Taylor Hollow

July 8, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.

Site(s) visited: Big Rock Campground, Pratt Group Pavilion, Taylor Hollow

June 18, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.

Site(s) visited: Big Rock Campground, Pratt Group Pavilion, Taylor Hollow