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Deer Creek Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates

Charleston Day-Use Area:
Warning Advisory

WARNING: Do not swim, boating is OK, and be cautious eating fish.

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:

Other areas of Deer Creek Reservoir:
Looks good

ICONS: No advisories have been issued. Swimming, boating, and eating fish is OK.

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

Do not swim, be cautious boating, do not eat fish.

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:


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

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