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There are no current health advisories for this water body.
Conditions may change quickly. Check before entering the water and know how to spot a harmful algal bloom.
Updates
July 18, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below the Utah Department of Health recreational threshold. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Big Rock Campground:
Health Watch
July 3, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts near Big Rock Campground are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Getting this water in your mouth may make humans sick.
If you visit the water near Big Rock Campground:
- Do not dunk head
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after being in water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
Other areas of East Canyon:
Looks Good
July 3, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Two weeks of sampling has confirmed that a harmful algal bloom is no longer present at East Canyon. E. coli samples at other areas of the reservoir also look good.
Sites visited: State Park beach and dock, Taylor Hollow
Taylor Hollow:
Warning Advisory
June 20, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present in the Taylor Hollow area. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Weber-Morgan Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Taylor Hollow.
If you visit Taylor Hollow:
- Do not swim, wade, or water ski
- 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 East Canyon:
Looks Good
June 20, 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 and check for algae in the water before recreating.
Sites visited: Big Rock Campground day-use area, State Park beach and dock
Taylor Hollow:
Warning Advisory
June 14, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in the Taylor Hollow area. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Weber-Morgan Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Taylor Hollow.
If you visit Taylor Hollow:
- Do not swim, wade, or water ski
- 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 East Canyon:
Looks Good
June 14, 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 and check for algae in the water before recreating.
Sites visited: Big Rock Campground day-use area, State Park beach and dock
June 7, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at locations throughout East Canyon Reservoir. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and results are pending. Check back next week 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