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Big Sand Wash Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates:

November 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) and E. coli monitoring update

Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2025. Harmful algal blooms can occur year-round, so know what to look for and always check before recreating.


October 22, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) 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. 

Sites sampled: Boat ramp 


September 24, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) 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. 

Sites sampled: Boat ramp


August 27, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) 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. 

Sites sampled: Boat ramp


July 10, 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: Boat ramp


June 10, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) 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. 

Sites sampled: Boat ramp 


May 23, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) 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.

Sites sampled: Boat ramp

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