Division of Water Quality
Willard Peak Pond Recreational Monitoring
Willard Peak Pond is located inside of Willard Bay State Park at 900 W. 650 N., Willard in Box Elder County. It is west of I-15, exit 357. 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 9, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
If you visit the pond:
- 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 11, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
If you visit the pond:
- 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
July 20, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. Additionally, Harmful algae mats may also be present. Direct contact with or ingestion of mats can make humans sick and may be lethal for dogs.
If you visit the pond:
- 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 and how to recognize a harmful algae mats
July 7, 2026: Harmful algae mats monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae mats are present at Willard Peak Pond. Direct contact with or ingestion of mats can make humans sick and may be lethal for dogs.
If you visit the pond:
- 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 25, 2026: Harmful algae mats monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae mats are present at Willard Peak Pond. Direct contact with or ingestion of mats can make humans sick and may be lethal for dogs.
If you visit the pond:
- 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 17, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
If you visit the pond:
- 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
June 5, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
If you visit the pond:
- 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
May 22, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
If you visit the pond:
- 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
May 20, 2026: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at Willard Peak Pond. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and results are pending. Check back here for updates.
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