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Updates:
November 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2025. A harmful algal bloom may still be present at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating.
October 22, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in areas of Echo Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Summit County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Echo Reservoir:
- Do not swim 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
October 8, 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: W of 1500 N Echo Dam Rd., Echo Resort western beach
September 17, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Two weeks of monitoring indicates a harmful algal bloom is no longer present at Echo Reservoir. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
Site visited: Echo Dam west of 1500 N., Echo Resort Boat Launch.
September 10, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom advisory is still in effect for Echo Reservoir, but conditions are improving. Algae in the water may still be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Summit County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Echo Reservoir:
- Do not swim 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
September 6, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in areas of Echo Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Summit County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Echo Reservoir:
- Do not swim 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
August 14, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) & HAB 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. No signs of harmful algae were observed.
Sites sampled: Echo Resort boat launch, Echo Reservoir W of 590 N. Main St, W of 1500 N. Echo Dam Rd. residence.
July 15, 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: Echo Reservoir boat launch, W of 1500 N Echo Dam Rd., W of 590 N Main St.
July 15, 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: W of 1500 N Echo Dam Rd., Echo Resort boat launch.
June 10, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) & HAB 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. No signs of harmful algae were observed.
Sites sampled: Echo Resort boat launch, Echo Reservoir west of 590 N. Main St.