Division of Water Quality
Green River Recreational Monitoring
Green River in northeastern Utah has many access points. Below Flaming Gorge Dam, it is “one of the premier tailwater trout fisheries in the western United States.” 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.
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 8, 2026: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Site(s) sampled: Green River State Park, Swasey Rapid
July 21, 2026: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Site(s) sampled: Green River State Park, Swasey Rapid
June 12, 2026: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Site(s) sampled: Green River State Park, Swasey Rapid