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Charleston Day-Use Area:
Warning Advisory
July 22, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at the Charleston Day-Use Area. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Wasatch County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Charleston Day-Use Area:
- 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
Other areas of Deer Creek Reservoir:
Looks good
July 22, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at other sites around Deer Creek Reservoir. Conditions can change quickly so know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae.
Sites Sampled: Island Park Marina, Rainbow Bay, near Sailboat Beach
Charleston Day-Use Area:
Health Watch
July 22, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at the Charleston Day-Use Area. 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 guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
July 18, 2024: 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 visited: Charleston day use area, Rainbow Bay, Island Park Marina, State Park shore
July 2, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
OKAY, BUT BE CAREFUL: Low levels of harmful algae were present in areas around Deer Creek. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae when recreating.
Site visited: Shore at State Park, Rainbow Bay, Island Park Marina, Charleston day use area
June 26, 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: Island Park Marina, Rainbow Bay
June 26, 2024: 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 visited: Charleston day use area, Rainbow Bay, Island Park Marina, State Park shore
June 26, 2024: 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 visited: Charleston day use area, Rainbow Bay, Island Park Marina, State Park shore
May 22, 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: Island Park Marina, Rainbow Bay, shore at State Park