Division of Water Quality
Starvation Reservoir Recreational Monitoring
Starvation Reservoir is located approximately two miles northwest of Duchesne in Duchesne 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 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 18, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Starvation 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
September 4, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at Starvation Reservoir. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. Recent sampling confirmed cyanobacteria cell counts below the Warning threshold, but present across all sampled sites. We will continue monitoring and post updates as new data becomes available.
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 animals away
- Don't drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
July 29, 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: Sate Park Day Use Area, Knights Hollow Day Use Area, Juniper Point Campground, Indian Bay Day Use Area
June 24, 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) visited: Sate Park Day Use Area, Knights Hollow Day Use Area, Juniper Point Campground, Indian Bay Day Use Area