Division of Water Quality
Salem Pond Recreational Monitoring
Salem Pond is located at approximately 300 S. Main Street, Salem in Utah 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.
Warning Advisory
Harmful algae mats present
- Do not filter drinking water
- Do not touch or eat algae mats
- Keep dogs and young children away
Updates
September 16, 2026: Harmful algae mats monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae mats are present at Salem Pond. Direct contact with or ingestion of mats can make humans sick and may be lethal for dogs.
If you visit the area:
- Keep dogs and young children away from the water
- Do not touch or eat any algae mats
- Don't filter drinking water here
- Wading, paddling, and fishing are OK
- Know how to recognize a harmful algae mats
August 18, 2026: Harmful algae mats monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae mats are present at Salem Pond. Direct contact with or ingestion of mats can make humans sick and may be lethal for dogs.
If you visit the area:
- Keep dogs and young children away from the water
- Do not touch or eat any algae mats
- Don't filter drinking water here
- Wading, paddling, and fishing are OK
- Know how to recognize a harmful algae mats
July 23, 2026: Harmful algae mats monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae mats are present at Salem Pond. Direct contact with or ingestion of mats can make humans sick and may be lethal for dogs.
If you visit the area:
- Keep dogs and young children away from the water
- Do not touch or eat any algae mats
- Don't filter drinking water here
- Wading, paddling, and fishing are OK
- Know how to recognize a harmful algae mats
June 12, 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: Knoll Beach