Division of Water Quality
Strawberry Reservoir Recreational Monitoring
Strawberry Reservoir is located 23 miles southeast of Heber City on Hwy. 40. 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
September 1, 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: Upper Soldier Creek Marina Day Use Area, Jake's Bay Boat Ramp, Strawberry Marina Day Use Area, Renegade Point Day Use Area
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) sampled: Aspen Grove Day Use Area, Upper Soldier Creek Bay, Soldier Creek Marina Day Use Area, Jake's Bay Boat Ramp, Strawberry Marina Day Use Area
June 24, 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) sampled: Aspen Grove Day Use Area, Upper Soldier Creek Bay, Soldier Creek Marina Day Use Area, Jake's Bay Boat Ramp, Strawberry Marina Day Use Area, Renegade Point Day Use Area