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November 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2025. A harmful algal bloom may still be present at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating.
October 17, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Adams Reservoir. Algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Davis County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 25, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Adams Reservoir. Algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Davis County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 11, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Adams Reservoir. Algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Davis County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 2, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Adams Reservoir. Algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Davis County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
July 31, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom was observed at Adams Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins. Samples will be collected tomorrow. Check back next week 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 guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
June 20, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Site sampled: Adams Reservoir
May 31, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Site sampled: Adams Reservoir