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If you believe you or your pet have been exposed to a harmful algal bloom, call (800) 222-1222.
Update October 18, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
On October 12th, the Southeast Health Department visited the Colorado River. Samples from the US191 Crossing near Moab and below the Salt Wash at Take Out Beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly.
Update September 21, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
On September 17th, the Southeast Health Department visited Kens Lake. Samples taken near the parking area at South beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly.
Update September 21, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
On September 18th, the Southeast Health Department visited the Colorado River. Samples from the US191 Crossing near Moab and below the Salt Wash at Take Out Beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly.
Update August 26, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
On August 25th, the Southeast Health Department visited the Colorado River. Samples from the US191 Crossing near Moab and below the Salt Wash at Take Out Beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly.
Update July 16, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
On July 12th, the Southeast Health Department visited the Colorado River. Samples from the US191 Crossing near Moab and below the Salt Wash at Take Out Beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly.
Update June 14, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
On June 4th, Southeast Health Department visited the Colorado River. Samples from the US191 Crossing near Moab and below the Salt Wash at Take Out Beach did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly.
Update June 2, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Division of Water Quality and Utah Department of Health began monitoring for waterborne pathogens on June 1st, 2021. As UDWQ and UDOH continue to visit and monitor waterbodies, updates will be posted.
