East Canyon Reservoir Recreational Monitoring 2022

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24-Hour DEQ Environment Incidents Line: (801) 536-4123

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If you believe you or your pet have been exposed to a harmful algal bloom, call (800) 222-1222.

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on November 9, 2022

Recreation water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Weber-Morgan Health Department has removed the Warning Advisory.

As of last sampling on 10/11 a HAB was still present at East Canyon Reservoir. Know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom and recreate safely.

Monitoring will resume in summer 2023.

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on October 11, 2022

WARNING ADVISORY

Weber-Morgan County Health Department has issued a Warning Advisory for East Canyon Reservoir.

Under a Warning Advisory:

BE CAREFUL: High levels of harmful algae were observed on 10/11 near the State Park Dock and Taylor Hollow. Toxins may be present in the water.

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on October 6, 2022

WARNING ADVISORY

Weber-Morgan County Health Department has issued a Warning Advisory for East Canyon Reservoir.

Under a Warning Advisory:

BE CAREFUL: High levels of harmful algae were found in samples collected on 10/3 near the State Park Dock and Taylor Hollow. Toxins may be present in the water.

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on September 22, 2022

GOOD NEWS: Sampling did not indicate the presence of a harmful algal bloom.

Sites Sampled: East Canyon State Park (near the dock)

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on July 13, 2022

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.

Sites Observed: Taylor Hollow, near the dock

Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on August 30, 2022

GOOD NEWS: Due to changing reservoir levels, the area of concern for waterborne pathogens near Big Rock Campground is no longer present. Weber-Morgan Health Department is removing the waterborne pathogen advisory and will resume routine monitoring at East Canyon Reservoir.

Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on August 3, 2022

Big Rock Campground

WARNING ADVISORY

Weber-Morgan Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for East Canyon Reservoir near Big Rock Campground.

BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts were measured above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Exposure to this water may make humans sick. Additional samples are being collected weekly and results will be shared here.

Rest of East Canyon Reservoir

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling did not indicate the presence of illness-causing waterborne pathogens.

Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on July 19, 2022

Big Rock Campground

WARNING ADVISORY

Weber-Morgan Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for East Canyon Reservoir near Big Rock Campground.

BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts were measured above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Exposure to this water may make humans sick. Additional samples are being collected weekly and results will be shared here.

Rest of East Canyon Reservoir

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling did not indicate the presence of illness-causing waterborne pathogens.

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on July 13, 2022

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.

Sites Observed: Taylor Hollow, near Big Rock Campground

Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on July 12, 2022

WARNING ADVISORY

Weber-Morgan Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for East Canyon Reservoir near Big Rock Campground.

BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts were measured above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Exposure to this water may make humans sick. Visible signs of a harmful algal bloom have also been observed. Also avoid areas of algae when boating, keep animals away, and clean fish well and discard guts. Know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on July 11, 2022

HEALTH WATCH

A Health Watch is in effect for East Canyon Reservoir.

BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and the results are pending. Check back for updates. In the meantime, we recommend:

Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on June 30, 2022

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling did not indicate the presence of illness-causing waterborne pathogens.

Sites Sampled: Pratt Group Pavilion, Big Rock Campground day-use area north end

Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on June 23, 2022

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.

Sites Observed: Taylor Hollow, and the dock

The Division of Water Quality and the Utah Department of Health will monitor this site for waterborne pathogens and harmful algal blooms this summer, beginning in June 2022. We will share updates here.