Division of Water Quality
Piute Reservoir Recreational Monitoring
Piute Reservoir is located near Junction in Piute County. 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.
Updates
July 29, 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: Dam Shoreline
July 15, 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: State Park Boat Ramp
June 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: State Park Boat Ramp
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: State Park Boat Ramp