Division of Water Quality
Manila Creek Pond Recreational Monitoring
Manila Creek Pond is located at 3300 N. 900 W. in Pleasant Grove. 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.
Check First
Harmful algae mats may be present
- Do not touch or eat algae mats
- Keep dogs and young children away from mats
- Wading and paddling are ok
Updates
September 29, 2026: Harmful algae mats monitoring update
CHECK FIRST: Our monitoring team observed a small number of harmful algae mats at Manila Creek Pond. Direct contact with or ingestion of mats can make humans and animals sick. Avoid mats while you recreate.
- Do not touch or eat any algae mats
- Keep children away from any algae mats
- Keep animals away from any algae mats
- Wading, fishing, and paddling are OK
- Know how to recognize a harmful algae mats
August 25, 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) sampled: Southwest Shore
August 5, 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) sampled: Southwest Shore
July 9, 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) sampled: Southwest Shore
June 3, 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) sampled: Southwest Shore