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Deer Valley Ponds Recreational Monitoring

The Deer Valley Ponds are located north of the Deer Valley parking lot in Park City. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent Deer Valley Ponds monitoring information below.

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 9, 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: Deer Valley Plaza pond resort near lodge


October 9, 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: Deer Valley Plaza pond resort beach near lodge 


August 22, 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: Deer Valley Plaza pond resort beach near lodge


August 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: Deer Valley Plaza pond resort near lodge


July 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: Deer Valley Plaza pond resort near lodge


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: Deer Valley Plaza pond resort beach near lodge 


July 2, 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: Deer Valley Plaza pond resort near lodge


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: Plaza pond resort beach 

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