Division of Water Quality
Scofield Reservoir Recreational Monitoring
Scofield Reservoir is located at the top of Price Canyon, approximately 35 miles from Price in Carbon County. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). We post monitoring updates on this page as soon as we can, but our map (also found on HABs.utah.gov) will always have the most recent information.
Warning Advisory
Harmful Algae Present
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Keep animals away
- Do not drink the water
- Clean fish well and discard guts
Updates
September 21, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Scofield Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
If you visit the area:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard skin and guts
- Keep animals away
- Don't drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 24, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Scofield Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
If you visit the area:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard skin and guts
- Keep animals away
- Don't drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 12, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Scofield Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
If you visit the area:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard skin and guts
- Keep animals away
- Don't drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 7, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: We have received reports of a developing harmful algal bloom at the Fish Creek Boat Ramp. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. This report is being investigated.
In the meantime we recommend:
- Do not swim or water ski in areas of algae
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard skin and guts
- Keep pets and livestock away from the water and shoreline
- Don't drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
July 21, 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: Mountain View, Madsen Bay, Price River below Scofield State Park
July 13, 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: Southwest Shore, Mountain View, Madsen Bay
June 23, 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: Southwest Shore, Mountain View, County Boat 12B, Eastern Angler Access (SR-96)
June 1, 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: Southwest Shore, Mountain View, Madsen Bay